Workshop 2: Community – Discussion Workshop: What makes a community feel inclusive?

Community – Discussion Workshop: What makes a community feel inclusive?

Discuss with your group members:

1. Community Snapshot

What communities are you part of? Create your own list. When ready, compare your list with other group members (Tip: school, sports club, online groups…)


2. An inclusive community

Create and write together a description of an inclusive community. 

Rules or norms?

Welcome practices?

Communication style?

Shared goals?

Post your desciption on Padlet wall. 


3. Problem Scenarios

Discuss and answer the questions together.

  1. The New Student Scenario

A new student joins mid‑semester. They don’t know the routines or anyone in class. They sit alone during breaks.

Question: How would an inclusive community welcome and support them? Post your answer on Padlet wall. 


  1. The Quiet Group Member

One student rarely speaks in group work because others dominate the discussion.

Question: How can the group ensure everyone’s voice is heard? Post your answer on Padlet wall. 


  1. Different Backgrounds and Cultures

A student feels their cultural traditions are ignored or misunderstood.

Question: How could the community make cultural diversity more visible and respected? Post your answer on Padlet wall. 


  1. Language Barrier

A student is still learning the language and struggles to participate in conversations.

Question: What inclusive communication practices could help? Post your answer on Padlet wall. 


  1. Online Group Chat Issue

The class has a group chat, but a few students are intentionally left out.

Question: How should an inclusive community handle digital exclusion? Post your answer on Padlet wall. 


  1. Stereotyping

Some students make jokes about certain groups (e.g., based on interests, appearance, background).

Question: How can the community address stereotypes respectfully? Post your answer on Padlet wall. 


  1. Friendship Groups Are Closed

Friend groups are tightly formed, making it difficult for others to join or connect.

Question: What could be done to keep social spaces open? Post your answer on Padlet wall. 


  1. Leadership Roles

The same students always take leadership roles in clubs or group work.

Question: How can leadership opportunities be shared more fairly? Post your answer on Padlet wall. 


  1. Classroom Humor Problem

Inside jokes in the class make one or two students feel left out.

Question: How can humor stay fun without excluding others? Post your answer on Padlet wall. 


  1. Gender Identity or Expression

A student expresses that they don’t feel safe or understood regarding their identity.

Question: What can the community do to ensure safety and respect? Post your answer on Padlet wall.


  1. Group Feedback Situation

During feedback sessions, some students are too harsh or dismissive.

Question: How can the community create a kinder feedback culture? Post your answer on Padlet wall.


  1. Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer or project opportunities are only advertised to certain groups of students.

Question: How can access to opportunities be made equal? Post your answer on Padlet wall.


When ready with this task: 

Falling feather: Imagine holding an invisible feather and let it fall to the floor as slowly as possible.