Remove learning barriers and improve student success. Learn how to create inclusive learning environments where diversity is valued, and students thrive.
Featuring a cross-discipline trio of educators, the seminar will introduce you to the flexible framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the guidelines and resources used to support the implementation of UDL in your courses.
As a case study, presenters will take you on a behind-the-scenes look at how the new self-paced professional development module “Universal Design for Learning in your course” was created using UDL guidelines.
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About the Speakers
Terry Cumming is a Professor of Special Education in the School of Education at UNSW Sydney. Her teaching and research are focused on improving the lives of neurodiverse people, especially in the area of access to education. Terry's current research areas include: Universal Design for Learning, school connectedness, and wraparound systems of support. She is the Academic Lead Education of the UNSW Disability Innovation Institute, a Scientia Education Academy Fellow, and a co-founder of Diversified.
Dr Veronica Jiang is an Education-Focused Senior Lecturer at the School of Marketing, UNSW Business School. She is passionate about improving student educational experiences, especially using principles of Universal Design for Learning. Veronica is currently the UNSW Diversity Champion for Disability and is working on a project to improve digital accessibility of UNSW courses.
Lindy Klein is a passionate educational designer and developer, and advocate of inclusive education. Lindy has a strong interest in open source education, and a background as a Moodle consultant and accessibility tester.