Universal Design for Learning & Accessibility Faculty Learning Community (UA-FLC) Application 2017-2018 |
The Universal Design for Learning & Accessibility Faculty Learning Community (UA-FLC) brings together a diverse group of instructors to explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL is an educational framework that guides the development of flexible learning environments that can accommodate a diverse population of learners. Participants will explore the guiding principles of UDL in relation to their own disciplines to create inclusive and accessible classrooms.
The goals of the UA-FLC include:
The goals of the UA-FLC include:
- Developing a common understanding of the principles of UDL and how they promote inclusivity and engagement in the classroom;
- Gaining awareness about accessibility issues related to student success;
- Creating an interdisciplinary community of instructors who support one another in trying out new pedagogies related to UDL; and
- Providing a network of colleagues who share insights and lessons learned as they continue to develop as reflective practitioners.
Community meetings are aimed at providing a space to experiment with new ideas in a supportive environment that leads towards growth and reflection in the practice of teaching. In addition to participating in seminars, group discussions, and classroom activities led by community members, individuals will work on re-designing course work with a UDL approach and present their insights to the community.
Meeting Schedule (2017-2018)
The UA-FLC will meet once a month on Wednesdays from 12:20pm-2:20pm on the following dates: 10/4/17, 11/1/17, 11/29/17, 1/10/18, 2/7/18, 3/7/18, and 4/4/18. All meetings will be held in CET&L, Langsam Library, Room 480C. Community members are expected to attend all meetings.
Applications will close on September 20, 2017 with formal notifications on or before September 27, 2017. The application should take roughly 10-15 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, feel free to contact CET&L: cetl@uc.edu.
The UA-FLC will meet once a month on Wednesdays from 12:20pm-2:20pm on the following dates: 10/4/17, 11/1/17, 11/29/17, 1/10/18, 2/7/18, 3/7/18, and 4/4/18. All meetings will be held in CET&L, Langsam Library, Room 480C. Community members are expected to attend all meetings.
Applications will close on September 20, 2017 with formal notifications on or before September 27, 2017. The application should take roughly 10-15 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, feel free to contact CET&L: cetl@uc.edu.