Evaluate the Accessibility of Your Teaching

The pedagogical solutions used in teaching should support diverse students’ ability to participate in teaching, learn, and demonstrate their competence.

Evaluate the accessibility of your own teaching using the statements below. Do you consider these aspects in your teaching? Is there something you have not yet taken into account? Which three points would you choose as your development targets?

A variety of teaching methods are used in teaching

• The teaching methods I use are multichannel, and their use takes students’ needs into account.
• Students have access to individual solutions.
• I take different ways of learning into account in my teaching.
• Teaching emphasizes a guiding and student‑respecting approach.
• The practices and methods used in my teaching promote a sense of community.
• I utilize students’ individual plans or situations (Personal Learning Plan, PLP) in planning, implementation, and assessment.

Learning environments and teaching materials are accessible and appropriate

• When planning and implementing learning environments and materials, I consider students’ diversity and individual needs.
• In teaching and guidance, I support student participation and foster a positive learning atmosphere.
• Teaching materials are available easily and early enough.
• Teaching materials are multichannel and clear both visually and linguistically (e.g., digital, printed, videos, online materials, visual supports, plain language).
• Students receive the support they need to use materials in learning environments.

Assessment uses diverse methods suitable for different learners

• I use varied ways for students to demonstrate competence.
• There is the possibility for individual arrangements during assessment (extended time, assistive tools, quiet space, oral supplementation).
• Assessment criteria are clear, and students know the basis of assessment.
• Students have the opportunity to receive feedback on both their learning and demonstrated competence.

(modified, source: Saavutettavuuskriteeristö)