This professional development course is for LAUSD teachers and is available for salary advancement and recertification. The goal of this high quality online course is to provide teacher learners with an introductory understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), as well as the skills necessary for implementing the principles of UDL into lesson planning and instructional practices. This professional learning course begins with an exploration of the history of UDL, its classroom applications, and the justifications for its use. The remainder of the course focuses on engaging diverse student populations by addressing the three learning networks that make up the core tenets of Universal Design (Affective, Recognition, and Strategic) through the use of technology and other instructional strategies. Throughout the course, educators will reflect on current teaching practices in the context of the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines.
In the final project, teachers will put the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course to use in order to outline an instructional unit that incorporates the principles of Universal Design for Learning. The unit plan will demonstrate the educator’s knowledge of the principles, implementation strategies, and best practices explored throughout the course, as well as a reflection and evaluation of their current teaching practices and the potential value of UDL.
Objectives
As a result of this course, teachers will:
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Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
