Facilitator - Universal Design in Teaching and Learning
Badge awarded to
Debra Crawley
Issued on 09 Jan 2026 by
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Facilitator Badge
Implementation of universal design principles in Teaching & Learning or Beyond the Classroom promotes inclusivity and equity while also ‘future-proofing’ your educational institution.
As our classrooms and lecture theatres become increasingly diverse, our practices must also adapt to reflect the changing landscape of higher and further education.
Universal Design provides an effective framework to improve the learning experience of all students. This CPD course will give you an introduction to the concept of Universal Design and invite you to review and update your own practice.
Issuer
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
admin@teachingandlearning.ie
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, which operates under the aegis of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), is the national body responsible for leading and advising on the enhancement of teaching and learning in Irish higher education.
Criteria
Participants who complete this badge will:
- Reflect on the Diversity of Students in their Institutions,
- Gain a good understanding of the Universal Design for Learning framework and how it can support diverse learners,
- Deepen their understanding of UDL through peer engagement,
- Redesign some elements of their teaching and learning practice based on their knowledge of UDL principles,
- Consider how they will change their practice more broadly in line with a UDL approach.
