Universal Design in Teaching Day

Universal Design is an inclusive educational framework that takes into account individual learning differences in both the design of course curriculum and in the learning environment. Universal Design emphasises equal access to the curriculum by all students and can be applied in any course.

Join us in exploring the principles and practices of Universal Design to eliminate barriers to learning. This half day event will showcase three Laurier faculty members reflecting on Universal Design in their teaching and its impact on students.

Schedule

9:00 – 9:15 Opening Remarks – Nadine LeGros, Educational Developer

9:15 – 10:00 Allison McDonald | Biology | Faculty of Science

10:05 – 10:50 Michael Ackerman | English | Faculty of Liberal Arts

11:05 – 11:50 James Overboe | Sociology | Faculty of Arts