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Partnering for Success in Colleges/Universities: A Grass Roots Approach to Infusing UDL

Partnering for Success in Colleges/Universities: A Grass Roots Approach to Infusing UDL. Dr. Bobbie J. Atkins Dr. Mari Guillermo San Diego State University – Interwork Institute. 34 th Annual AHEAD Conference. Project Higher Ed. Training & Focused Technical Assistance

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Partnering for Success in Colleges/Universities: A Grass Roots Approach to Infusing UDL

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  1. Partnering for Success in Colleges/Universities: A Grass Roots Approach to Infusing UDL Dr. Bobbie J. Atkins Dr. Mari Guillermo San Diego State University – Interwork Institute 34th Annual AHEAD Conference

  2. Project Higher Ed • Training & Focused Technical Assistance • Universal Design for Learning • Asset-Orientation • Scholar Program

  3. Universal Design “The design of products and environments to be usable by all people without the need for adaptation or specialized design” Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University

  4. Is our physical environment welcoming to ALL students?

  5. Design with All Users in Mind

  6. What is Universal Design for Learning? An approach to designing course instruction, materials, and content to make learning accessible to all students.

  7. Universal Design vs. Universal Design for Learning

  8. The Scholar Program • Foundation • Recruitment • Formula • Process

  9. UDL Scholar • Knowledgeable • Committed • Innovative • Active

  10. 9 Principles of Universal Design for Instruction (McGuire, Scott, Shaw, 2003) A spotlight on the Scholars

  11. Equitable Use • Curriculum design is useful and accessible to students with diverse abilities.

  12. Flexibility in Use • Curriculum design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.

  13. Simple and Intuitive Use • Curriculum design is straightforward and predictable. Eliminate unnecessary complexity.

  14. Perceptible Information • Curriculum design communicates necessary information effectively to the student regardless of student’s sensory abilities.

  15. What are some examples from your campus?

  16. A Community of Learners • Curriculum design promotes interaction and communication among students and between students and faculty.

  17. the Importance of UDL

  18. Does One Size Really Fit All?

  19. The “universal” in universal design does not imply that one size fits all; instead, it stresses the need for flexible, customizable content, assignments and activities. CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)

  20. Lessons from Our Scholars • Start with individual’s interests • Be flexible and allow autonomy • Foster Partnerships • Provide ongoing support

  21. Project Higher Education San Diego State University - Interwork Institute This presentation was developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Grant #P333A080039. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education and the audience should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

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