Title
Universal Design for Learning: Empowering Students, Removing Barriers
Session Type
Individual Paper/ Presentation (generally grouped with 2-3 others into a 75 minute session)
Topic
Technology and Teaching, Innovative Teaching Strategies, Retention/High-Impact Practices
Session Abstract
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) combines the latest research in neuroscience and pedagogy and attempts to address the hidden barriers that learners experience in our classrooms. Using multiple means of representation, expression and engagement, UDL provides solutions to challenges that arise with diverse populations, students with disabilities and multi-level learners, but goes a step further - empowering all learners to succeed. In this session, we will explore what UDL is through examples and an evaluation of the literature. The session will also allow participants to discuss ways that UDL principles can be applied in learning environments and wrestle with the challenges of UDL implementation. The session aims to be an introduction to the concepts of UDL and a springboard for further exploration. Participants should leave the session with a conceptual understanding of the UDL principles and concrete methods of application for further exploration.
Keywords
universal design, accessibility, inclusion
Location
DiGiorgio Campus Center 220
Start Date
6-2-2016 9:00 AM
Universal Design for Learning: Empowering Students, Removing Barriers
DiGiorgio Campus Center 220
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) combines the latest research in neuroscience and pedagogy and attempts to address the hidden barriers that learners experience in our classrooms. Using multiple means of representation, expression and engagement, UDL provides solutions to challenges that arise with diverse populations, students with disabilities and multi-level learners, but goes a step further - empowering all learners to succeed. In this session, we will explore what UDL is through examples and an evaluation of the literature. The session will also allow participants to discuss ways that UDL principles can be applied in learning environments and wrestle with the challenges of UDL implementation. The session aims to be an introduction to the concepts of UDL and a springboard for further exploration. Participants should leave the session with a conceptual understanding of the UDL principles and concrete methods of application for further exploration.
