UDL Mission Statement
Mission
UDL@°®¶¹´«Ã½CoP fosters and supports a shift in pedagogical paradigm aimed at implementing inclusive instruction through the Universal Design for Learning model (UDL).
Objectives of Faculty Learning Community
- Offer a safe and collaborative environment throughout meetings and reflection processes among members.
- Train and support five members per calendar year.
- Nourish the CoP by facilitating the exchange between Dawson’s previous and present members.
- Facilitate exchange on the UDL model across the college network.
- Facilitate the development of a UDL model/pedagogy Quebec network.
UDL Objectives
- Introduce the model and appropriate the three UDL principles through workshops, theoretical readings, videos and discussions.
- Create an environment and pedagogy that are
- accessible
- significant
- Apply a pedagogical approach that leads to student autonomy.
- Implement the model in a course of choice through the three means of UDL
- Offer multiple means of Representation
- Offer multiple means of Action & Expression
- Offer multiple means of Engagement
- Create a Portfolio to be posted on UDL@°®¶¹´«Ã½WebPage.
- Become an advocate of the UDL model and share one’s personal UDL journey with faculty members.
Vision
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Become a UDL leader within the Quebec College Network.