Universal Design for Learning

Unlocking Potential: Universal Design for Learning

Universal design is a concept coined by architects who started designing buildings for the fringe population. They realized that when they designed a building for those with physical needs, the result was a better design…for everyone! This course takes the universal design philosophy and applies it to lesson planning. Too often curriculum, lessons, even the class environment is designed for the “average” student. In this course, you will challenge the concept of “average” and look at ways to redesign your lessons to meet the extreme learners…consequently, reaching all learners.
Studies show that teaching to the average child leads to a lack of enthusiasm, missed goals and thousands of drop-outs. There is a way to design a lesson that engages, challenges and motivates all students to develop a lifelong love of learning. Discover how you can break down barriers that impede learning and increase enthusiasm by simply providing more choices. Universal Design for Learning is a 6-hour professional development course packed with great information on how you can save time by designing effective lessons for all learners. Enjoy!

“There should be no barrier to the human endeavor.” – Steven Hawking

1. The Myth of Average Video Response
2. Lesson Redesign / Design
3. Presentation of UDL concepts