Theory to Practice: Applying Universal Design for Learning

Course Description

This digital course called Theory to Practice: Applying Universal Design for Learning is the culminating step towards earning your Universal Design for Learning Practitioner meta-credential from the TLTC’s Teaching Academy. This course will ask you to reflect on your past learning experiences and apply your new knowledge to a plan you can implement in your own course. Take the final step to earn your meta-credential, increase equity for all students, and create a more inclusive classroom environment.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this digital course, you will be able to:

• Review and synthesize best practices in accessible and universal design and consider how they relate to your course.
• Apply your knowledge of universal and accessible design to your teaching practice by identifying and implementing a strategy.
• Reflect on or share your new knowledge of accessible pedagogy and universal design principles with others through an activity of your choice.

Content

1. Reflect on What You’ve Learned
2. Make a Plan
3. Apply Your Learning

Expectations

This digital course consists of 3 lessons, which altogether will take approximately 2 hours to complete. This course culminates in an assignment and a learning outcomes assessment. A TLTC faculty coach will review your assignment submission and provide individualized feedback, typically within about 5-10 business days. Once you have received feedback, you will earn your micro-credential.

Intended Audience

UMD faculty, staff, and graduate students

Digital Badge

By completing this course, you will earn your Theory to Practice: Applying Universal Design for Learning micro-credential. To receive recognition for your efforts, simply explore each page and submit the course assignment.

This badge is the culminating step towards earning your Universal Design for Learning Practitioner meta-credential.