The Universal Design for Learning Academy for Faculty Across Disciplines

Abstract

The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) academy is professional development for faculty focused on exploring and implementing the UDL framework with input from other faculty participants, and the academy instructor. The academy occurs over five, half-days (four hours each) in an in-person environment. The main learning outcome of the academy was to teach faculty about UDL and help them implement UDL in one or more courses. The academy includes inclusive design activities, UDL implementation worksheets, and technology-rich presentations. Faculty participants completed the activities and worksheets that led to self-reflection and implementation of UDL in one or more courses.