Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A framework for Inclusive Teaching Practice

About the course

This 10-week course aims to help teachers and educators apply UDL principles in their teaching practice and curriculum development and share their experiences and solutions with their peers.

The course is offered using a combination of asynchronous (in your own time without the lecturer's presence) preparatory work and online activities. There will also be live (synchronous) tutorials lectures, and discussions. You will be required to work consistently throughout the duration of the course to complete it successfully.

Course Content

• Week 1: Course orientation
• Week 2: Relevance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to creating inclusive classrooms
• Week 3: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Week 4: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and social justice in education – Key policies and theories
• Week 5: UDL principles – Multiple means of engagement
• Week 6: UDL principles – Multiple means of representation
• Week 7: UDL principles – Multiple means of action and expression
• Week 8: Incorporating educational technologies and tools within the UDL framework
• Week 9: UDL in practice & UDL in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs)
• Week 10: Assessment

Registration

Entry requirements: Educators (including in-service and pre-service educators) and school management (at school, district and provincial levels) responsible for supporting the education of learners with a diverse range of learning needs including those with disabilities.

For more information or to register email chantal.samuels@uct.ac.za

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A framework for Inclusive Teaching Practice