Embracing Inclusivity: Mastering Gender-Neutral and LGBTQIA+-Affirming Language

Overview

Target Audience: Content creators who want to learn to use gender-neutral and LGBTQIA+-affirming language

Problem Solved: Content creators face the challenge of integrating inclusive language into their work to avoid alienating, offending, or discouraging learners due to a lack of clear guidance on effective implementation

Learner Goals: Effectively use gender-neutral and LGBTQIA+-affirming language to create content that is inclusive, respectful, and accessible to diverse audiences.

Tools Used: Articulate Storyline, Canva

Opportunity Statement

Professionals who create content (Instructional Designers, Learning Experience Designers, Human Resources Professionals, Social Media Managers, etc.) are eager to adopt inclusive language to prevent alienation, offense, or discouragement among learners, yet they lack clear guidance on how to implement this effectively.

Preparation

Selected Instructional Design Model: I chose SAM because I wanted early and regular feedback from users.

Conducted Task Analysis

  • Identified Skill and Knowledge Requirements, such as understanding of inclusive language, cultural competency, content creation and editing skills, and adaptability.

  • Analyzed Learning Environment: This course should be accessible on multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, to accommodate learning on the go. Additionally, since many learners experience discomfort and embarrassment upon misusing gender pronouns and other inclusive language, this learning experience should be non-judgmental.

Created Scope and Sequence of Learning Objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Iterative Design and Development

Designed Storyboard for Lesson 1

Sought and Implemented Feedback on Lesson 1 Storyboard