Identifying Learning Barriers & Selecting Strengths-Based Solutions through the Lense of UDL: 16 May

Together, we will dig into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, and how this tool can be used as a scaffold to increase efficiency and effectiveness of teams who are working to support all learners.  

Through the lens of UDL, participants will gain easy to implement strategies for focusing team communication around the strengths and funds of knowledge of all learners, and how to leverage the UDL framework to the learning design process at all stages to ensure all learners have an equal opportunity to develop as expert learners. Participants will gain three easy to implement strategies and tools for reframing communication through the lens of UDL, identifying barrier-clues, and tapping into learner strengths and funds of knowledge to design learning and learning environments that are designed to support all learners. 

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: BETH STARK

Beth lives in Germany and partners with international schools as a consultant specialising in UDL implementation, building learner-centred systems of support, accessible technology integration, shifting mindsets, and igniting inclusive inquiry for all learners. Her passion for reducing barriers through Universal Design for Learning began in her early years as a teacher of students who are Blind and Visually Impaired. Beth has sixteen years of IB international school experience and holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education. Beth serves as the Co-Chairperson of the UDL-IRN Implementation Special Interest Group, is an ISTE certified educator, and a CPACC certified member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. 

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