Inclusive Teaching for Tutors in the Arts
This course empowers private arts educators to create equitable, supportive, and personalised learning environments that celebrate diversity.
Description
Participants will explore strategies to meet the unique needs of students, including considerations for gender identity, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, disabilities, and neuro-diversity.
Key topics include:
1. Creating a Safe Learning Environment – building trust and fostering respect, to ensure students feel valued and supported.
2. Diversifying Learning Material – incorporating resources that reflect a range of identities, experiences, and perspectives.
3. Tailoring Instruction to Student Needs – adapting teaching methods to align with individual abilities, interests, and learning styles.
4. Encouraging Participation for All – removing barriers to engagement and fostering inclusive collaboration.
5. Building Rapport – developing meaningful connections with students to enhance their learning and growth.
By addressing unconscious bias and embracing inclusive practices, educators will leave equipped to inspire and support all learners on their artistic journey.
Course Schedule (Live Online):
Sunday 12th January (10am - 12pm)
Sunday 19th January (10am - 12pm)
(1 week break on 26th January)
Sunday 2nd February (10am - 12pm)
Sunday 9th February (10am - 12pm)
A Zoom link for online participation will be provided ahead of the course start date.
Tutors
Jessica Harris
Jessica’s career began as a musician studying at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and she has performed throughout Ireland and the UK with orchestras and ensembles, such as the National Symphony and National Concert Orchestras of Ireland.
Her love for connecting with and supporting people of all ages and abilities then led her to music therapy and in 2010, she completed her Masters in Music Therapy at UL. Following graduation, she began work with Music Therapy Ireland and has since continued to work privately.
She has provided music therapy to clients across a wide range of populations and ages including within Autism Initiatives Ireland, Bloomfield Health Services, the Central Remedial Clinic and Lois Bridges.
Jessica has been delighted to return to the RIAM to co-ordinate, develop and deliver music therapy. As such she is adept at blending and working within a multi-disciplinary team and has introduced and developed music therapy services as being of integral value towards wellbeing.
Her approach is person-centred and psychodynamic, supporting and meeting HIQUA standards. She is passionate and committed to providing opportunities for change, hope and joy.
Prerequisites
Course Participants' Age: 18+
Online participation will require:
- Computer or tablet with camera
- Headphones (optional)
- Sufficient Wifi signal