Online Course: Universal Design in Teaching and Learning (Autumn 2024)
October 7 @ 1:00 pm - December 15 @ 11:30 pm
Implementation of universal design principles in Teaching & Learning promotes inclusivity and equity while also ‘futureproofing’ your teaching.
As our classrooms and lecture theatres become increasingly diverse, our practices must also adapt to reflect the changing landscape of higher education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences, including cognitive neuroscience, which guides the development of flexible learning environments that can accommodate individual learning differences and cater for the wide range of diversity in our lecture rooms. This CPD course will give you an introduction to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and invite you to review and update your own Teaching and Learning practice.
This Badge is sibling to the Digital Badge for Universal Design Beyond the Classroom. Not sure which Badge is for you? Complete this quick quiz to help your decision.”
Course Schedule
| Digital Badge Dates Autumn 2024 | ||||
| Week | Date | Time | Topic | Facilitator |
| Week 1 | 07/10/24 | 13:00 | Orientation | AHEAD & UCD |
| Week beg 07/10/24 | N/A | Module 1 eLearning | N/A | |
| Week 2 | Week beg 14/10/24 | N/A | Module 2 eLearning | N/A |
| Week beg 14/10/24 | TBC | 1st Peer Group Meeting | Peer Group Facilitator | |
| Week 3 | 24/10/24 | 13:00 | Introducing the Redesign Activity | AHEAD & UCD |
| Week beg 24/10/24 | N/A | Module 3 eLearning | N/A | |
| Week 4 | Week beg 28/10/24 | N/A | Module 4 eLearning | N/A |
| Week 5 | Week beg 04/11/24 | N/A | Module 5 eLearning | N/A |
| Week 6 | Week beg 11/11/24 | N/A | Redesign Activity Work Ongoing | N/A |
| Week 7 | Week beg 18/11/24 | N/A | Redesign Activity Work Ongoing | N/A |
| Week 8 | Week beg 25/11/24 | N/A | Redesign Activity Work Ongoing | N/A |
| Week 9 | Week beg 02/12/24 | N/A | Redesign Activity Work Ongoing | N/A |
| Week 10 | 09/12/24 | 13:00 | Redesign Submission Questions and Facilitator Badge Information | AHEAD & UCD |
| Submission Date | 15/12/24 | 23:59 | Submission of Redesign activity and Peer Verification Form | N/A |
Learning Outcomes
- Reflect on the Diversity of Students in your Institution;
- Gain a good understanding of the Universal Design for Learning framework and how it can support diverse learners;
- Deepen your understanding of UDL through peer engagement;
- Redesign some elements of your teaching and learning practice based on your knowledge of UDL principles;
- Consider how you will change your practice more broadly in line with a UDL approach.
Learning Activities
| Activity | Per week | Ten Weeks |
| Live Webinar | 60 min | 3 hours |
| Peer Group meeting | 30-60 min | 1.5-3 hours |
| Independent learning | N/A | 7 hours |
| Redesign Activity | N/A | 12 hours |
| Total | N/A | 25 hours |
Content
| Indicative content | Facilitator/Guest speaker |
| Introduction to UDL
Multiple Means of Engagement Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Action & Expression Reflecting on Your Practice |
AHEAD & UCD |
| Facilitator’s Badge | Dr Lisa Padden, UCD
Purpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff |
Registration
For more information, please contact UDBeyond@ahead.ie, or our eLearning and Digital Media Officer Danielle O’Rourke – danielle.orourke@ahead.ie