Description
This course introduces the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and strategies for implementing a UDL approach in instructional settings. Universal Design for Learning is an approach to teaching and learning and the development of curriculum and assessment that draws on current brain-based research and new media technologies to respond to individual differences. This course is designed to acquaint participants with UDL principles and provide practical, hands-on experience using UDL strategies to create lesson plans, provide engaging instruction and to assess student learning.
This course is for professional development credit only. VirtualSC PD courses do not count towards any type of degree.
Course Outline
Week 1: Student Orientation
Week 2: An Introduction to UDL
Week 3: Learner Variability
Week 4: Framework and Guidelines
Week 5: Key Learning Design Components
Week 6: UDL and Accessibility
Week 7: Implementing and Assessing with UDL
Prerequisites
This is an advanced level course for teachers, literacy coaches, curriculum specialists, professional development specialists, or other school personnel. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers with Internet access. They will also need speakers and a microphone (or a headset or telephone) to participate in the Virtual Meeting sessions. In addition, participants should be proficient with browsing the Internet, uploading and downloading content, navigating to computer files, and with using word processing software, email, and attachments.
Required Materials
Universal Design for Learning: Principles, Framework, and Practice (Updated Edition of Anne Meyer and David H. Rose’s Foundational Text), edited by David Gordon, is a required professional book for this course. It can be purchased from Amazon in paperback format for ~$36.00 or in digital format for less. All materials in this course are the property of the South Carolina Department of Education Office of VirtualSC PD. All course materials needed/required for the workshop, other than the book listed above, are available online.
Registration
When you register for a graduate course there are two steps: first with VirtualSC PD and then with The College of Charleston. Upon registration with VirtualSC PD, directions will be emailed to you for completing registration with The College of Charleston. Check the email used to create your Genius account often.
- Registration with The College of Charleston is required for each graduate course in order for credit to be awarded.