There is not a single definition of "Open Pedagogy." Rather it brings together overlapping elements of several educational pedagogies and practices that focus on learner engagement, mixes in areas of social justice to increase access and viewpoints, and encourages students to be not just consumers, but creators of content in their coursework.
As with any new implementation, it helps to start small. Below are some ideas for incorporating Open Pedagogy.
From the Open Pedagogy Student Toolkit, Classroom Examples.
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While Open Pedagogy gives students an opportunity to publish and manage copyright on their intellectual property, inherently included is the option to NOT publish openly or to publish, but remain anonymous.
It is crucial to have a classroom conversation around the implications of licensing structures.
OER Shared Written Work Consent Form 1 can be used to review and identify the sharing conditions the student may choose from.
"OER Shared Written Work Consent Form 1" 2025 by Naomi Salmon
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Pressbook: The Open Pedagogy Student Toolkit
Pressbook: Open Pedagogy Approaches - Faculty, Library, and Student Collaborations
Book: Intersections of Open Educational Resources and Information Literacy
