Universal Design for Learning

Workshop 

 

Tuesday, 6th, 13th, 20th August 2024

3.30pm - 4.45pm

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Ōrākei School, RTLB Office

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Thank you for your interest, these workshops are now full

 

 

What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

 

UDL is a framework, a neurodivergent and culturally inclusive approach to designing learning so that it automatically caters to many learning styles. 

 

It has the capacity to capitalise on strengths and diverse world views, and provides alternate pathways for neurodivergent challenges that may be experienced during learning at school. 

 

Learning is still challenging for all ākonga, however using the UDL framework the learning barriers are removed and connections to culture and self are included. The task becomes accessible to all.

 

Workshop Intentions

 

We aim to equip kaiako with a framework to lean on in their teaching practice, which promotes and protects the mana of all ākonga, through inclusive practice.

 

The in-person workshop will be delivered by Sarah Mariu and Irene Jack (RTLB) and will focus on: 

• What is UDL - why use it?

• Exploring a framework to support diverse learning needs: A go-to when we think ‘this is not working, what can I do and where do I start?’

• Unpacking an exemplar to help visualise what it may look like in the classroom.

• Co-creating possible pathways to promote and support diverse thinking and learning, based on specific examples volunteered by the group.

 

If you are keen to contribute to a small organic workshop, where co-exploration and co-creation is valued and organic and fluid learning is intended, we would love to learn with you!

 

Please register your interest via email by 21 June 2024 with Irene Jack at irenej@rtlbcluster8.ac.nz