The Heart of Teaching: Reflective Practice in Teaching and Learning

Shape inclusive education within your classroom and beyond

As educational demands grow, relational pedagogy has become a key focus, reshaping how educators and students engage with one another and how learner needs are met.

On this five-week course from the University of East Anglia, explore the power behind relationships within the learning context and gain teaching strategies that allow you to stay attuned to the latest in learning.

By the end, you’ll become an advocate for inclusive teaching, leading educational environments with kindness, empathy, and respect.

Build your relational pedagogy foundation

Start your learning journey by exploring the impact of your identity on your teaching practice. Reflect on how your values, purpose, and intersectionality shape the way you connect with students and influence your approach to teaching.

Through engaging videos and articles, you’ll learn to embrace a growth mindset that enhances your relational pedagogy and encourages positive student engagement.

Navigate bias in teaching and participate in reflective practice

You’ll then examine the various types of bias and their impact on your teaching practice, gaining insight into strategies that promote equity in higher education and empower educators to foster more inclusive student learning environments.

Plus, learn to engage in reflective practice, developing attunement to diverse student needs and perspectives to create a more supportive and equitable classroom.

Transform your teaching through connection

Near the end of this course, you’ll put your skills into practice, furthering your connections within the classroom and driving positive student and teacher development.

You’ll walk away with a refined approach to education, integrating feedback and strategies that empower both you to create spaces where everyone can succeed.

This course is designed for educators, teachers, clinical educators, and educational support staff who are eager to enhance their teaching practice.

It’s ideal for anyone looking to create safe, inclusive learning environments that foster meaningful connections and promote growth for both learners and instructors.

This course is designed for educators, teachers, clinical educators, and educational support staff who are eager to enhance their teaching practice.

It’s ideal for anyone looking to create safe, inclusive learning environments that foster meaningful connections and promote growth for both learners and instructors.

• Describe the principles of strong relational pedagogy and its impact on student learning.
• Develop skills for building positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Explore strategies for creating an inclusive classroom environment that fosters kindness and respect.
• Identify how learner engagement and belonging are interlinked.
• Reflect on personal teaching practices and identify areas for growth in relational approaches.