Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Designing Inclusive Learning Environments for Diverse Learners


Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Designing Inclusive Learning Environments for Diverse Learners

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing inclusive, accessible, and flexible learning environments that engage and support the learning of diverse learners. This 90-minute workshop will introduce you to the UDL framework and outline UDL strategies for providing learners with access to information, information they can engage with, and information they can understand. This workshop will benefit anyone engaged broadly in instruction, from teaching in a formal classroom to training and development in the workplace.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

  • Explain Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its three main principles
  • Outline the ways that UDL can support diverse learners when accessing, engaging with, and understanding information.
  • Provide strategies using the UDL framework to increase inclusivity, accessibility, and flexibility in learning environments.

Instructor: Joanna Lau, Educational Developer, Faculty of Information