Institutional Practices for Inclusivity Among Students Iin Distance Learning Programme: a Review of Literature

In distance learning environments, various institutions have developed and practices that are meant to support learning. However, very scanty is available on the inclusive practices in the distance learning modes. Three , namely the inclusive pedagogical model, Collaborative Learning Theory the Independence and autonomy theory were adopted to guide the study. The adopted literature review as the methodology. The findings from review of indicates inclusive practices adopted in distance education, namely, design for learning, use of OpenSTEM Labs, inclusive group work activities, accommodations, inclusive curriculum delivery, inclusive assessment , technology inclusion, personalization and collaboration. On the bases of conclusion of the paper, it is evident that there are various inclusive practices have been adopted, there is lack of uniformity in the implementation in the learning modes. The paper recommends that instructors should adopt models and learning theories that favour inclusiveness and to recognize plurality and cultural diversity of learning contexts and students.