Course Information
| Session |
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| Credits | 2.25 CEUs or 22.5 PDHs |
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| Registration dates | We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment. |
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
$375.00
Credits: 2.25 CEUs or 22.5 PDHs
This six-week course will introduce participants to the principles and practices of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The UDL framework provides a proactive approach to designing inclusive learning environments that anticipate and address barriers before learners encounter them. With a renewed emphasis on identifying and removing barriers rooted in biases and systems of exclusion, UDL benefits all learners, including those with and without disabilities. UDL practices promote purposeful, reflective design that fosters equity by creating environments where all learners can thrive without needing separate accommodations. Librarians in any type of library setting can apply UDL principles to develop dynamic, engaging instruction in face-to-face and online environments, synchronously or asynchronously. By the end of this course, participants will be able to identify systemic and instructional barriers to learning, describe how UDL supports equity and inclusion within their institution, and design learning experiences that proactively remove obstacles and foster meaningful engagement for all learners.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify barriers to learning in your current instructional practices,
- Describe how UDL can support learners at your institution or in your context,
- Design learning activities using UDL practices.
This course can be taken as one of the courses in our eight-course Certificate in Library Instruction, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.
Course Description
This six-week course will introduce participants to the principles and practices of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The UDL framework provides a proactive approach to designing inclusive learning environments that anticipate and address barriers before learners encounter them. With a renewed emphasis on identifying and removing barriers rooted in biases and systems of exclusion, UDL benefits all learners, including those with and without disabilities. UDL practices promote purposeful, reflective design that fosters equity by creating environments where all learners can thrive without needing separate accommodations. Librarians in any type of library setting can apply UDL principles to develop dynamic, engaging instruction in face-to-face and online environments, synchronously or asynchronously. By the end of this course, participants will be able to identify systemic and instructional barriers to learning, describe how UDL supports equity and inclusion within their institution, and design learning experiences that proactively remove obstacles and foster meaningful engagement for all learners.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify barriers to learning in your current instructional practices,
- Describe how UDL can support learners at your institution or in your context,
- Design learning activities using UDL practices.
This course can be taken as one of the courses in our eight-course Certificate in Library Instruction, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.
Liz Johns
Liz Johns serves as an Associate Faculty member at the Indiana University Department of Library and Information Science. With over a decade of experience in online teaching and the development of professional learning programs for librarians, Johns specializes in library assessment, professional development for librarians, and providing support for the implementation of innovative teaching methods in information literacy and concept-based learning. Her dedication extends to creating engaging and meaningful learning environments for adult learners, both in face-to-face and online settings. Johns holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from Gettysburg College, a Master of Science in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Doctorate of Education in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Education from Johns Hopkins University.
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