The course outline I modified above is an example of UDL course design. The original syllabus itself was already incorporated with multiple UDL principles. After the modification, the syllabus is focused on the following UDL principles:
- Provide multiple means of engagement. The syllabus has provided several ways of accessing course materials including in person lectures and online recordings. Which emphasized on providing learners with choices and autonomies. The syllabus also encouraged learners to form study groups which is a great way of promoting learners’ motivation.
- Provide multiple means of Representation. The pop-quizzes, recorded videos and designed course reading provide multiple ways for students to access the course materials. In addition, a list of helpful links related to the course material is also provided in the syllabus to facilitate students’ learning.
- Provide multiple means of action and expression. The evaluation of this course is flexible. Students can either take tests or choose their preferred way of evaluating their learning among the nine grading options provided in the syllabus. Students has also been provided multiple ways to get help with their course work including online resources, help from the professor and help from the teaching assistant.
Self reflection
I chose this activity because I really like the idea of UDL, and I think it is such an innovation in learning design. The idea of UDL allows students to dig deeper in the course material and achieve their best potential. UDL also provides students with autonomy and more accessibility, therefore, it allows students who are at “margins” to easily access the learning material. In addition, personally what I found most helpful in UDL is that it emphasizes multiple ways of delivering learning materials thus providing students with more comprehensive understanding.
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