Originally presented April 13, 2022
This presentation reviews the theory and rationale for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and summarizes research on its effectiveness. Presenters examine certain contradictions in UDL, such as how a learning method that is tailored to individual differences can work for an entire class.
Drawing on their long-term study of library book clubs for those with intellectual disabilities (ID), Leah Plocharczyk and Matt Conner explore these issues in terms of specific case studies and suggest remedies. The presentation concludes with actionable ways to implement UDL for college classrooms.
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About the author:
Julie Edwards is a librarian, instructional designer, and perpetual student. She has a BA and an MA in English Literature, an MS in Library and Information Science, and certificates in Sustainable Community Development and Learning and Development (plus a couple in teaching yoga and meditation). Julie has authored/edited two books, written numerous articles, and presented globally on librarianship. Because she doesn’t know how to relax, she also writes and makes photographs for travel and adventure publications. From 2017 to 2019, Julie taught at the University of Botswana as a Fulbright Fellow. She loves international work and is a passionate traveler (30 countries and counting).
