National Forum Seminar Series

A National Forum Seminar Series 2021/22 event on the topic of universal design for learning took place online on 3 December 2021, convened by Dr Lydia Bracken. The seminar was titled ‘Promoting Inclusivity through Universal Design for Learning (UDL)’ and was delivered by Tracy Galvin, Educational Developer, Queen’s University Belfast.

As part of the seminar, participants were prompted to consider how UDL and accessibility compliment the wider context of the Sustainable Development Goals and how the lessons learned during the COVID 19 pandemic can ensure that the learning experiences of our ever-increasing, diverse learner population are catered for in a global context. Tracy provided practical tips for embedding UDL and accessibility into course design, and there was also be consideration of the potential of UDL as a framework to promote inclusivity and accessibility in other areas of campus life beyond the classroom