{"id":6418,"date":"2026-06-19T14:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/LTAcademy\/?p=6418"},"modified":"2026-06-30T08:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:06:23","slug":"developing-inclusive-mindsets-in-staff-and-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/LTAcademy\/developing-inclusive-mindsets-in-staff-and-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Developing Inclusive Mindsets &#8211; in staff and students"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Context<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14204714 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14204714 BCX8\">Developing\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14204714 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14204714 BCX8\">inclusive mindsets<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14204714 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14204714 BCX8\">\u00a0invites staff and students to think critically about how diversity enriches learning, how inequalities and privilege shape academic experience, and how students can become active contributors to more inclusive environments. A core dimension of Cardiff\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW14204714 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.cardiff.ac.uk\/education-development-toolkit\/theme-overview\/inclusivity\/developing-inclusive-mindsets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW14204714 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14204714 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Education Development Toolkit<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14204714 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14204714 BCX8\">, inclusive mindsets help address wider concerns about equity and social justice in higher education, and support students to become agents of inclusive change.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW14204714 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This work is grounded in three interrelated areas:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Valuing diversity as a resource that strengthens learning communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognising inequality and privilege, including questioning whose knowledge is centred within a subject.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supporting students as inclusive agents, equipping them with the skills to foster and sustain inclusive academic spaces<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implementation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247196096 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247196096 BCX8\">A key emphasis is supporting students to develop the confidence and capability to become \u201cchampions of inclusivity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247196096 BCX8\">\u201d.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247196096 BCX8\">\u00a0This includes building skills for dialogue, encouraging critical questioning, and modelling inclusive behaviours in learning interactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW247196096 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spotlight from Practice <\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\">The\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW211230544 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.cardiff.ac.uk\/education-development-toolkit\/theme-overview\/inclusivity\/developing-inclusive-mindsets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW211230544 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Developing Inclusive Mindsets<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\">\u00a0section of Cardiff University\u2019s Education Development Toolkit brings together practical examples of how inclusive education is being explored and enacted across the institution. Through case studies, reflective prompts, and curated resources, the Toolkit highlights how colleagues and students are engaging with issues of belonging, equity, representation, and inclusion within learning and teaching contexts. These materials\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\">showcase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\">\u00a0disciplinary and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211230544 BCX8\">cross<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NoBreakHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211230544 BCX8\">\u2011<\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211230544 BCX8\">institutional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\">\u00a0practices that illustrate inclusive approaches in action, helping to make visible the thoughtful work already taking place across the University.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211230544 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW211230544 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170909718 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170909718 BCX8\">Colleagues who have piloted activities rooted in inclusive mindsets report richer discussions, improved\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170909718 BCX8\">engagement<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170909718 BCX8\">\u00a0and a stronger sense of community within modules. When diversity is treated as an academic asset, students feel more able to contribute and more empowered to challenge assumptions. Embedding these practices also supports Cardiff\u2019s institutional commitment to student wellbeing,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170909718 BCX8\">belonging<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170909718 BCX8\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170909718 BCX8\">equitable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170909718 BCX8\">\u00a0educational experiences.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected CommentStart SCXW170909718 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reflections \/ What\u2019s next?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developing inclusive mindsets is an ongoing, relational practice. As educators, we can continue to explore questions such as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whose perspectives are represented in my teaching &#8211; and whose are missing?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How might I make inequalities or assumptions within my discipline more visible?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where could students take the lead in shaping more inclusive learning environments?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small, intentional adjustments such as inviting personal perspectives, curating more diverse reading lists, or explicitly discussing the origins of disciplinary knowledge can have a significant impact on how students experience inclusion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"post-6131 media-6131\" class=\"image align-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/LTAcademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/286\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-103001.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"287\" \/><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A \u2018Starter for ten\u2019<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"image align-none\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a prompt, to get ideas flowing, here are a few questions to help you reflect on this aspect of inclusive education within your own context:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which example, case study or voice could you add to your next teaching session to broaden representation?<\/span><span 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