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Module 2
How to Use Universal Design for Learning
to create equitable and accessible
learning environments
Getting Started with UDL
Getting Started with UDL
Transforming learning and Creating the ethos, "we are all in this together!"
(Rousseau, n.d.)
UDL is about separating content from print & creating constructivist and collaborative learning experiences.
(UDL on Campus, n.d)
Serving diverse students with a wide range of strengths and weaknesses.
(UDL on Campus, n.d.)
Accessibility is key. If you can't reach them, you can't teach them.
(UDL on Campus, n.d)
The classroom is the key to why students persist.
(UDL on Campus, n.d.)
Course Design
Universal Design In Education
"The Design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design" (Burgstahler, 2022).
When UDL principles are applied in higher education, the educational materials, tools, and learning environments will meet the needs of students with various characteristics, abilities, and disabilities (Burgstahler, 2022). UDL provides a framework for using inclusive instructional practices to create flexible, contextually appropriate learning environments that support learning differences for all learners (Orndorf et al., 2022). The principles include a) equitable use, b) flexibile in use, c) simple, intuitive, visual information, and tolerance for error (Burgstahler, 2022).
Readings and Resources
UDL Checklist/Framework: UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING CHECKLIST (Myers, 2016) and The UDL Guidelines (Cast, 2022). UDL in Higher Ed
UDL Syllabus- Creating a liquid syllabus: Liquid Syllabus (Pacansky-Brock, n.d).
Check out Until learning has no limits
A Plan to Implement Universal Design for Learning
Resources for working on transformational instructional practices for transformational learning for all students:
Universal Design for Learning Guidelines and UDL Instructional Planning Process.
Creating Accessible STEM Materials
Assignment
Where are you with UDL in your own classes? Get started with the following UDL self-Assessment: UDL Self-Assessment. Use the What was UDL image to help inform your assessment (Oklahoma State Department of Education, 2014).
According to Nusbaum et al. (2020), strong faculty and student relationships are critical to student retention and success. There is limited research on syllabus design and how a more visual syllabus design can significantly impact relationships. Findings have shown that students who engaged with a liquid syllabus rated their teacher as being kinder, more creative, and more approachable. Paciulli et al. (2021) found that a liquid syllabus sets the tone of a course and humanizes the instructor in the eyes of the students. Furthermore, designing a liquid syllabus can show students that their teacher is interested in them and cares about creating a partnership in learning. Pacansky-Brock (2019) wrote that college professors are well-prepared to teach their subject matter but are often poorly prepared for the affective and cognitive differences students bring to the classroom. As a result, designing and teaching college courses in all modalities is a pursuit of equity that values diversity (Pacansky-Brock, 2019).
Open the following CANVAS course Creating a Liquid Syllabus. After working your way through the self-paced course, create your own liquid syllabus and submit the link here: Liquid Syllabus Assignment
What's Next? To continue working with a team of instructors on Modules 3-5 enroll using the link below.
Modules 3-5 will include UDL and Culturally Responsive Teaching
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