Abstract
Universal Design for Learning is a framework for accessible and inclusive teaching for people of all ability levels. It can help to make teaching and learning more accessible to people with mild to moderate learning disabilities as well as some level of physical disability by providing information and assessment in multiple formats. > The goals of the workshop will be: > Identify basic principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) > Understand how UDL can be used as a strategy for inclusive teaching > Practice applying UDL principles to existing assignments/engagements Technical Requirements & Materials: • A computer and internet bandwidth that can handle being on zoom and checking other websites at the same time. • Pen and paper for notetaking • 5-20 participants in an online, synchronous learning environment The workshop will consist of a narrated slide lecture over online platform (such as Zoom), interspersed with small group shares and working time, and will be synchronously taught. The focus will be on interactive learning and applications of new knowledge to participant’s existing teaching materials. There will be a worksheet, readings, templates, and prompts available for group activities which will be shared digitally as link. Participants can either work on the digital files online or they can print them out prior to the workshop if they prefer to take notes on a piece of paper.
Keywords
accessibility, universal design, universal design for learning, inclusivity
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.16.286w
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Chu, H.(2021) Workshop proposal: Universal design for learning, in Bohemia, E., Nielsen, L.M., Pan, L., Börekçi, N.A.G.Z., Zhang, Y. (eds.), Learn X Design 2021: Engaging with challenges in design education, 24-26 September, Shandong University of Art & Design, Jinan, China. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.16.286w
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Workshop proposal: Universal design for learning
Universal Design for Learning is a framework for accessible and inclusive teaching for people of all ability levels. It can help to make teaching and learning more accessible to people with mild to moderate learning disabilities as well as some level of physical disability by providing information and assessment in multiple formats. > The goals of the workshop will be: > Identify basic principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) > Understand how UDL can be used as a strategy for inclusive teaching > Practice applying UDL principles to existing assignments/engagements Technical Requirements & Materials: • A computer and internet bandwidth that can handle being on zoom and checking other websites at the same time. • Pen and paper for notetaking • 5-20 participants in an online, synchronous learning environment The workshop will consist of a narrated slide lecture over online platform (such as Zoom), interspersed with small group shares and working time, and will be synchronously taught. The focus will be on interactive learning and applications of new knowledge to participant’s existing teaching materials. There will be a worksheet, readings, templates, and prompts available for group activities which will be shared digitally as link. Participants can either work on the digital files online or they can print them out prior to the workshop if they prefer to take notes on a piece of paper.