In this hybrid course (asynchronous work and 5 synchronous online meetings), adult education professionals will learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how to apply the principles to their own lesson plans to create an equitable environment for all students.
Universal Design for Learning, or UDL, is a teaching
framework that helps educators reduce barriers by creating learning
environments that are flexible, accessible, and supportive from the beginning.
Developed by CAST, UDL is built around three main principles: multiple means of
engagement, which focuses on the “why” of learning; multiple means of
representation, which focuses on the “what” of learning; and multiple means of
action and expression, which focuses on the “how” of learning.
Grounded in neuroscience, UDL is based on the understanding that learner
variability is expected, not unusual. Rather than waiting to provide
accommodations after learners struggle, UDL encourages educators to design
lessons, materials, and assessments that are accessible to a wide range of
learners from the start.
Pre-work and additional assignments must also be completed as a part of this course.
