Date: November 6 & 13, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM HKT

Duration: 90 minutes

Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.)

Fee: Free for EARCOS members.

$100 for Non-Members. Please contact info@earcos.org to be placed onto the Guest Waitlist.

SESSION 1
The Process of Unlearning

Sometimes we do things in a certain way simply out of habit. But breaking habits is necessary to advance our teaching practices into an ever-evolving educational landscape. In order to evolve so that we can support every student, we first need to unlearn. The process of unlearning can be uncomfortable, like getting a new phone with a new platform, or having to retrain yourself not to touch your face but this discomfort is necessary for growth. We must change our mindsets to change the larger system. Through the Process of Unlearning, we will explore how implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) requires us to unlearn many outdated beliefs, assumptions, and teaching practices and provide you with the tools to take your practice into the 21st Century

SESSION 2

One-Size-Fits-All Fits No One
For centuries, schools worked well for those students who arrived ready to learn. When students struggled, they were often labeled as disabled - yet research is now clear that it's not students, but our systems, that are disabled. Inclusive practices challenge education systems of the past by embracing student variability and eliminating barriers to learning. In this session, we will explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework for inclusive education that empowers all students to become expert learners who are purposeful & motivated, resourceful & knowledgeable, and strategic & goal-directed, regardless of their variability. In this session, participants will have numerous options and choices to dive into the why, the what, and most importantly, the how of UDL, so they can learn to support and challenge all learners academically, behaviorally, and social-emotionally.