AHSS Inclusive Module Outline Template

An inclusive module outline goes beyond listing readings and deadlines - it establishes the tone for the learning environment and communicates values of equity, respect, accessibility, and care. The AHSS Inclusive Module Outline Template is designed to enhance transparency in expectations, assessment, communication, and feedback so that all students can participate meaningfully and confidently in your module.

The AHSS Inclusive Module Template includes a guide to using the template, which offers tips for fostering a supportive, accessible, and respectful learning environment through the language you use and the way you structure your module outline.

The module outline template has four core principles: Transparency, Flexibility, Inclusive Language, and Accessibility. It is designed to benefit both staff and students in AHSS.

Join our Spring 2026 pilot!

Help us to contribute directly to developing a more inclusive and equitable curriculum across the Faculty. The AHSS Inclusive Module Outline Template pilot provides a valuable opportunity for staff and students to co-create and influence institutional teaching practices, supporting a culture of continuous improvement in inclusive pedagogy and curriculum design.

Help us shape the future of inclusive teaching ��ɫ��Ƶ! We're inviting module leaders to pilot the AHSS Inclusive Module Outline in one of their modules in Spring 2026. Click here to join our pilot and help us to refine and shape this important document.

FAQs about our Inclusive Module Outline pilot

It’s a structured, student-facing module outline designed to promote transparency, accessibility, and inclusivity in teaching. It includes sections for module information, learning outcomes, communication, assessment, and policies—all written in clear, supportive language.

The pilot aims to:

Test the usability of the template across different modules.
Gather feedback from lecturers on what works well and what needs improvement.
Support inclusive teaching practices that enhance student engagement and belonging.

Any module leader in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) who is teaching a module in Spring 2025-26 semester.

Participation is voluntary—but your input will make a real difference in shaping inclusive education in AHSS.

Use the template to create your module outline for one module.
Share feedback on your experience via a short survey or reflection session.
Ask your students to share their views on the template.

The template may look long, but you will most likely have much of the information needed already. You will need to take some time to consider how your students will understand your module outline, and we advise sharing with a colleague to ensure clarity. We will provide a checklist and support resources to make this easier.

A downloadable template and checklist.
Access to examples and guidance notes.
Optional drop-in sessions for questions.
Peer support through a reflection session.

No. The template focuses on how information is presented, not what you teach. You’ll keep your existing content but structure it in a way that is clearer and more inclusive.

Your feedback will help refine the template and inform faculty-wide recommendations for inclusive teaching practices.

Complete the and we’ll send you everything you need to get started.

The Inclusive Module Outline Template has been designed by the Inclusive Practice Working Group, which is a sub-group of the AHSS Committee on Access, Retention and Engagement (AHSS CARE). Many thanks to the members of this group, who include representatives from AHSS, CTL, the Disability Office, the Educational Assistive Technology Centre, and the AHSS Student Engagement and Support Officer.

If your have any queries on the template, please contact jess.beeley@ul.ie.