CONT691: Universal Design for Learning
This course provides participants with an understanding of adult learning theory and related practical activities for teaching and training scenarios. At the end of the course, participants will understand principles of Universal Design for Learning and how they can be applied to planning and delivering adult learning opportunities. Participants will come away with practical tools for planning and delivering lessons to adult learners.
Course Outline
Module 1 – Intro to UDL (14 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts/Course Blog, Module 1 Culminating Assignment
Module 2 – Engagement Principle (14 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts/Course Blog, Module 2 Culminating Assignment, Progress Report 1
Module 3 – Representation Principle (14 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts/Course Blog, Module 3 Culminating Assignment
Module 4 – Expression Principle (14 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts/Course Blog, Module 4 Culminating Assignment, Progress Report 2
Module 5 – Planning & Delivery (14 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts/Course Blog, Module 5 Culminating Assignment
Module 6 – Workshop Design (15 hours)
Reflection on Learning, Module 6 Culminating Assignment, Final Progress Report
Course Schedule
Session | Course Dates | Registration Deadline | Registration Status |
---|---|---|---|
Late Winter | Feb 20, 2023 – Apr 21, 2023 | Feb 19, 2023 | Open |
Spring 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 – Jun 09, 2023 | Apr 07, 2023 | Open |
Late Spring 2023 | May 08, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023 | May 05, 2023 | Open |
Summer 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | Open |
Late Summer 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 – Oct 06, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Open |
Late Winter
- Dates: Feb 20, 2023 – Apr 21, 2023
- Deadline: Feb 19, 2023
- Status: Open
Spring 2023
- Dates: Apr 10, 2023 – Jun 09, 2023
- Deadline: Apr 07, 2023
- Status: Open
Late Spring 2023
- Dates: May 08, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023
- Deadline: May 05, 2023
- Status: Open
Summer 2023
- Dates: Jun 26, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023
- Deadline: Jun 23, 2023
- Status: Open
Late Summer 2023
- Dates: Aug 14, 2023 – Oct 06, 2023
- Deadline: Aug 11, 2023
- Status: Open
Registration will remain open until 4pm ET on the posted registration deadline date.
Application Requirements
While a post-secondary degree/diploma is not required, it is recommended for this program.
This course will count towards completion of the Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning. Completion of the post-graduate certificate gives students advanced standing into our Graduate Diploma in Education and Professional Master of Education through the SAGE program.*
*To receive advanced standing, students must meet all eligibility requirements as set out by the School of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Education. Please visit https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/applications-admissions for more information about application requirements for Queen's programs.
Course Materials
This course has no required resources.
Accommodations
Applicants who require special accommodations are asked to:
- Contact us at least 1 week prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made.
- Provide necessary documentation upon request.