Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

169 University Avenue,Bridgeport CT 06604

13 May, 2022

Description

A kickoff meeting for all full-time faculty to learn more about UDL About the Session:We know that each student is unique. In fact, their brains are as unique as their fingerprints. This variability can be overwhelming for educators to address in higher education settings. UDL is a framework that can help educators proactively plan for learning to meet the diverse needs of their students. In this session, we will uncover the core foundation of UDL and share strategies for how it can be applied to support rigorous disciplinary content goals. This session will offer connections between the brain science of learning and practical strategies to engage all learners. About Allison Posey:Allison Posey is an international leader for professional learning and implementation of Universal Design for Learning. She works at CAST, where she collaborates with researchers and educators to integrate and apply current understandings from brain research into instructional practices. Prior to coming to CAST, Allison was a life science teacher in high school and community college settings - and she still teaches courses at Lasell University. She received a degree in Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education and is author of Engage the Brain: How to design for learning that taps into the power of emotions (ASCD, 2018) and Unlearning: Change your beliefs and practice with UDL (CAST Publishing, February 2020).