Course Overview:
This 5-day training course, offered by IRES, provides a comprehensive exploration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and their practical application in educational settings. Participants will learn how to implement UDL strategies to enhance accessibility and engagement for all learners. The course covers the foundational principles of UDL, its application across various educational contexts, and hands-on techniques for designing inclusive learning experiences.
Course Duration:
5 days
Target Audience:
- Educators and instructional designers
- Special education professionals
- Administrators and policymakers
- Corporate trainers and development professionals
- Researchers in education and learning sciences
- Anyone interested in creating inclusive learning environments
Personal Impact:
- Acquire expertise in UDL principles and practices.
- Develop skills to design and implement inclusive learning experiences.
- Enhance your ability to engage diverse learners effectively.
- Gain practical experience in applying UDL strategies in real-world educational settings.
- Improve your capability to create accessible learning materials and assessments.
Organizational Impact:
- Enhance the organization’s capacity for inclusive education and training.
- Support a culture of accessibility and engagement across all learning environments.
- Increase efficiency in developing diverse educational resources.
- Foster innovation in applying UDL frameworks to various educational contexts.
- Strengthen the organization’s ability to meet diverse learner needs effectively.
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
- To provide an understanding of UDL principles and their significance in education.
- To teach participants how to design inclusive learning experiences using UDL.
- To equip participants with practical skills for applying UDL strategies in diverse contexts.
- To demonstrate techniques for evaluating and optimizing UDL implementations.
- To enable participants to apply UDL concepts to real-world educational projects.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to UDL
- Overview of UDL principles and components
- Understanding learner variability and its implications
- Key concepts and terminology in UDL
- Case Study: Successful UDL implementations in different educational contexts
Module 2: Designing Inclusive Learning Experiences
- Analyzing learner needs and preferences
- Integrating UDL into curriculum design
- Creating accessible and engaging learning materials
- Real-Life Project: Designing a UDL-based lesson plan
Module 3: Implementing UDL Strategies
- Techniques for facilitating inclusive classrooms and training environments
- Utilizing technology to support UDL implementation
- Evaluating and adapting instruction based on learner feedback
- Case Study: Implementing UDL in a hybrid learning environment
Module 4: Assessing and Reflecting on UDL Practices
- Developing assessment strategies that align with UDL principles
- Tools and techniques for evaluating learner outcomes
- Reflecting on UDL practices for continuous improvement
- Real-Life Project: Conducting an assessment using UDL principles
Module 5: Best Practices and Future Directions
- Best practices for sustaining UDL in educational settings
- Advanced techniques and recent developments in UDL
- Future trends and innovations in inclusive education
- Case Study: Creating a strategic plan for UDL implementation in an organization
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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