ABSTRACT
Deliberately implementing inclusive teaching strategies means that I take steps to create a class structure and atmosphere in which all students not only develop a sense of belonging but also are truly an integral part of the class, with accommodations made proactively (rather than on request, aka universal design). Students are valued for their differences in backgrounds, experiences, abilities, perspectives, internal and external pressures, and can share these freely or may choose not to do so. The goal is success for all students, not ranking students on a normal distribution.
