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This micro-credential introduces core concepts of social cohesion and inclusion within African Higher Education Institutions. Drawing on global frameworks and institutional best practices, the course supports participants to critically reflect on inclusion within their own universities and to explore practical strategies for building more equitable, accessible and socially responsive learning environments.
Through pre-recorded input, selected readings, a live case study from the UNINA–SINAPSi Centre, group activities and a structured final reflection, participants will gain theoretical insights and applied tools to strengthen inclusive practice across their institutions.
Duration: 4 weeks
Duration: 4 weeks
Workload: 50 notional learning hours
Workload: 50 notional learning hours
Credits: 5 credits
Credits: 5 credits
Mode: Online-supported / blended
Mode: Online-supported / blended
Institution: Maynooth University, Department of Adult and Community Education
Institution: Maynooth University, Department of Adult and Community Education
Partner: UNINA–SINAPSi, University of Naples Federico II
Partner: UNINA–SINAPSi, University of Naples Federico II
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this micro-credential, participants will be able to:
Define key concepts of social cohesion, exclusion, segregation, integration and inclusion in higher education.
Identify global frameworks and institutional responsibilities related to inclusive practice.
Critically reflect on the current state of inclusion within their own HEIs.
Analyse the SINAPSi Centre as an institutional example of inclusive student support and anti-discriminatory practice.
Design a small evidence-informed inclusion action plan or self-assessment tool for their own HEI.
Contribute to a structured evaluation of inclusion initiatives and suggest context-specific improvements.
Week 1: Foundations of Social Cohesion and Inclusion
Week 1: Foundations of Social Cohesion and Inclusion
🎯 Focus
🎯 Focus
This week introduces the key concepts of social cohesion, exclusion, segregation, integration and inclusion in higher education.
This week introduces the key concepts of social cohesion, exclusion, segregation, integration and inclusion in higher education.
Resources:
M1 Social Cohesion video
UNINA–SINAPSi Stage 1 Presentation
Week 1 Study Guide
Portfolio Entry 1 Template
Assignment:
Portfolio Entry 1: Institutional Snapshot
M1 Social Cohesion.mp4Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Week 2: Global Frameworks, Equity and Monitoring
Week 2: Global Frameworks, Equity and Monitoring
2nd stage Live interactive session.pdfFocus
Focus
SDG 4, Salamanca Statement, GEM materials, access, equity and monitoring.
SDG 4, Salamanca Statement, GEM materials, access, equity and monitoring.
Resources:
Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action
What is Goal 4 – Quality Education
2026 GEM Report Concept Note
Lead for Learning – Leadership in Education
Week 2 Study Guide
Portfolio Entry 2 Template
Assignment:
Portfolio Entry 2: Global Framework Mapping
Week 3: SINAPSi Case Study and Institutional Inclusion Models
Week 3: SINAPSi Case Study and Institutional Inclusion Models
Focus: SINAPSi Centre at UNINA as an example of inclusive student support, anti-discrimination and evidence-based institutional practice.
Focus: SINAPSi Centre at UNINA as an example of inclusive student support, anti-discrimination and evidence-based institutional practice.
Resources:
Resources:
Stage 2 Live Interactive Session slides
SINAPSi case study resources
XENIA Inclusiveness Index resource/link
Week 3 Study Guide
Institutional Comparison Template
Assignment:
Portfolio Entry 3: Institutional Comparison and Needs Analysis
Week 4: Action Planning and Final Reflection
Week 4: Action Planning and Final Reflection
Focus: Developing an evidence-informed inclusion action plan or self-assessment tool for your own HEI.
Focus: Developing an evidence-informed inclusion action plan or self-assessment tool for your own HEI.
Resources:
Resources:
Stage 3 Evaluation and Final Reflection slides
Final Action Plan Template
Portfolio Checklist
Assessment Rubric
Final Questionnaire
Assignment:
Final Reflective Portfolio + Institutional Inclusion Action Plan
Assignment Overview
Assignment Overview
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