Creating inclusive learning environments and experiences is an important part of providing all students with equal opportunities to learn. However, how to translate this big idea into the practicalities of teaching and learning is not always clear or straightforward.
To help bridge the gap between idea and action, on Monday 29 November and Friday 03 December the University is running the 2021 Sydney Universal Design for Learning forum. Join colleagues from across the university to discuss new resources and approaches created to support all educators embed Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into their teaching.
The forum will focus on the practical aspects of UDL and highlight simple but effective approaches to create inclusive, accessible learning experiences in which all students can excel.
You can register for the forum workshops at the links below. Each workshop is standalone, so you can register just for one or you can attend all.
Day 1 – Monday 29 Nov 2021
Workshop 1 – Introduction to UDL (9 am, 1 hr)
This workshop introduces the UDL project that was created in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Presenters include Dr Andy Smidt who devised the current project, Sarah Humphreys, and a range of other speakers who will introduce the key concepts of UDL within the university sector.
This workshop is suitable for people who have not yet attended any of the previous workshops and who know little about UDL
Register for Workshop 1 - 29 Nov 2021, 9 - 10 am, Zoom
Workshop 2 – Multiple means of… (10:15 am, 1.5 hrs)
This workshop explains each of the 3 sections of UDL in more detail and provides examples of UDL implementation from educators across the university. You will learn about:
- Multiple means of engagement
- Multiple means of representation
- Multiple means of action and expression
This workshop will include presentations from Dr Andy Smidt, and others (to be confirmed)
This workshop is suitable for people who have attended the introduction workshop or one of the previous workshops. You may know a little about UDL and want to start thinking about how you could apply this to your teaching.
Register for Workshop 2 - 29 Nov 2021, 10:15 - 11:45 am, Zoom
Workshop 3 – UDL resources at Sydney (12 pm, 1 hr)
We have created a suite of resources to support staff to start implementing UDL in their teaching. This workshop will explain and demonstrate the available resources.
This workshop will include presentations from Dr Andy Smidt, and others (to be confirmed)
This session is suitable for people who have attended the introduction workshop or one of the previous workshops. You may know a little about UDL and want to start thinking about how you could apply this to your teaching.
Register for Workshop 3 - 29 Nov 2021, 12 - 1 pm, Zoom
Workshop 4 – UDL panel (1 pm, 1 hr)
This workshop includes a panel discussion. Panel members will include students, lecturers and staff from disability services. Topics include how UDL influenced students and teachers and the impact this had on marks and enjoyment of studying.
This workshop is suitable for all even if you don’t know a lot about UDL. This workshop will allow you to hear from students about what they value in learning approaches and from staff who have implemented UDL principles in their own teaching. It will be highly engaging and insightful.
Register for Workshop 4 - 29 Nov 2021, 1 - 2 pm, Zoom
Day 2 – Friday, 03 Dec 2021
Workshop 5 – UDL design, plan and apply (9:30 am, 2 hrs)
This workshop will allow staff who are already familiar with UDL and have attended one of our previous workshops, to work on their own unit of study. You will pick a topic you would like to explore and work in small groups with a team of educational designers and others to help your planning. Topics will include:
- I would like to revise my canvas site
- I would like to create one or more interactive, engaging activities in my teaching
- I would like to revise an existing assignment in line with UDL principles
- I would like to create a new assignment in line with UDL principles
- I would like to (re)design an activity that can better meet the diverse needs of my students
Register for Workshop 5 - 03 Dec 2021, 9:30 - 11:30 am, Zoom
Tell me more…
- Read about the UDL resources that will be used in the workshops
- For more information contact: [email protected]
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