Universal Design for Learning: Moving Along the Continuum
Universal Design for Learning seeks to improve student learning by removing barriers that reduce student success. It encourages us to consider how accessible all aspects of our classes are, including the physical space of the classroom, the materials we present to our students, and the ways we assess student learning. Universal Design for Learning is not just for students with disabilities. To take just one example, when we find multiple ways to present course material (a core principle of UDL), we support students with disabilities, but we also support ALL of our students. This session discussed the core principles of UDL, and how we can adopt some of those principles this upcoming semester. UDL is a continuum - none of us, no matter how hard we try, is perfect. This session aimed to help you make some moves along the continuum in the short term, and to consider larger moves you can make in the longer term.
Facilitators
- Matthew Gregory, Interim Director, Disability Resource Center
- Liz Shawl, Case Manager, Disability Resource Center
- Audrey Farrugia, Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Christine Neufeld, Professor, English Language and Literature
- Abby Beaumont, Graduate Student, English Language and Literature