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Creating inclusive environments in education & employment for people with disabilities.

Universal Design for Learning

Providing a fully inclusive learning environment is complex and creating a culture of engagement and inclusion that works for all students requires a shift in thinking and a change of behavior at an institutional level. In this ever changing and increasingly diverse further and higher education landscape, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides an effective framework to improve the learning experience of all students within the mainstream teaching environment.

What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn, including Students with Disabilities. UDL aims to improve the educational experience of all students by introducing more flexible methods of teaching, assessment and service provision to cater for the diversity of learners in our classrooms. This approach is underpinned by research in the field of neuroscience and is designed to improve the learning experience and outcomes for all students. 

Watch the video below to get a 3 minute introduction to the concept of universal design for learning.

Universal Design Beyond the Classroom

This course is for colleagues who interact either directly or indirectly with learners beyond the reaches of the classroom setting who wish to utilise the Universal Design for Learning framework to provide an inclusive educational experience. It will provide practical knowledge to empower student support and engagement staff working beyond the classroom in further & higher education and training.

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Universal Design in Teaching & Learning

This course is for those who are primarily involved in teaching learners in a classroom setting. It focuses on teaching, learning and assessment, and provides faculty and teaching staff with a sustained opportunity to critically reflect on their teaching methods and make changes by embedding UDL.

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