Teach beyond text

Teach Beyond Text

Delivering inclusive pedagogy with film, tv and radio

Be part of the first wave of educators redefining inclusive teaching.

Traditional teaching materials can leave some learners behind. Teach Beyond Text helps educators rethink pedagogy through the lens of inclusive practice and multimodal learning. We’re looking for innovators and early adopters passionate about supporting every single learner to succeed to join us on our pilot. If you want to transform the way you teach and connect with every student — through the power of film, television and radio - join us today! The pilot starts at the end of February 2026.

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Why inclusive pedagogy matters

Learners are more diverse than ever — but teaching hasn’t caught up

Over 20% of students in UK higher and further education identify as having a disability, specific learning difference, or mental health condition. Yet most course materials and teaching methods still rely heavily on text-based delivery. Film, tv and radio is essential to close this gap.
Students learn better when they see, hear and experience ideas — not just read them

Evidence shows that combining text, sound and image improves comprehension, recall, and motivation — especially for neurodivergent learners. Using film, TV and radio helps teachers reach students who process information differently, and boosts engagement across all ability levels.
Inclusion isn’t just good practice — it’s a professional expectation

Inclusive teaching and accessibility are embedded in UK sector frameworks which emphasise equity of access and engagement for all learners. Educators are increasingly expected to demonstrate inclusive design in curriculum planning — not as an optional extra, but as core practice.

What do post-16 students have to say?

It stays with me longer

University student

“When I watch clips in class, I actually remember the information — it stays with me longer than when I just read about it.”

It makes it feel relevant

College student

“Film and documentaries help me understand real situations, not just theories. It makes it feel relevant and easier to apply.”

It makes complex topics clearer

University student

“Hearing people’s voices or seeing events happen gives me context I don’t get from text. It makes complex topics clearer.”

It helps me not feel left behind

College student

“I find it easier to focus when we use video or audio because I process things better that way. It helps me not feel left behind.”

TV and radio make lessons feel alive

A level student

“TV and radio make lessons feel alive — like I’m part of something happening now, not just reading about it later.”

What you’ll learn

Ground your teaching in research-informed, inclusive pedagogy.
Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and cognitive principles.
Use film, TV and audio to make complex ideas clear and engaging.
Design lessons that meet diverse learning needs.
Access checklists and templates to embed inclusive teaching fast.

Course curriculum

1. Using short clips
2. Why short clips work #1
3. Why short clips work #2
4. Why short clips work #3
5. Why short clips work #4
6. Why short clips work #5
7. TASK 1 | Read a case study
8. TASK 2 | Watch a clip
9. REFLECTIVE TASK | Learning from the learning design
10. Choosing and finding clips
11. Finding clips using GenAI
12. TEACHING TASK | Choose a clip to teach with
1. The power of social learning
2. Deepen learning with Socratic questioning
3. INSPIRATION | Socratic question bank
4. TASK 1 | Read a case study
5. TASK 2 | Watch a clip
6. TASK 3 | Pause a clip and reflect
7. REFLECTIVE TASK | Deepening learning with pause and discuss
8. TEACHING TASK | Teach with pause and discuss
1. The power of a story
2. REFLECTIVE TASK | How did that story impact you?
3. Why real stories work so well
4. INSPIRATION | Teaching with stories on Box of Broadcasts
5. Choosing the right story
6. Our 4 lens framework for choosing the right content
7. Using stories to deliver culturally responsive teaching
8. TEACHING TASK | Find your story
1. Why relevance matters
2. Connecting curricula to careers with film and tv
3. Teaching employability skills with humour
4. What not to do in an interview
5. How to behave during workplace training
6. RESEARCH TASK | Bridging the gap between curriculum and careers
7. TEACHING TASK | Showcase real careers relevant for your course
1. Understanding flipped learning
2. Why flipped learning works
3. Why film and tv work for flipped learning
4. REFLECTIVE TASK | What could you flip?
5. A guide to flipping with film and tv
6. TEACHING TASK | Design a flipped lesson
1. Final assessment quiz
2. Evaluation

About this course

£47.00
79 lessons
4 hours of video content

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Be part of the first wave of inclusive education innovators. Learn how to support every learner to thrive.