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Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning

Issued on 09 Feb 2026 by

University College Cork - OVPTL

University College Cork - OVPTL

Expires: 09 Feb 2031

Implementation of Universal Design principles in Learning & Teaching promotes inclusivity and equity while also ‘future‐ proofing’ your teaching. As our classrooms and lecture theatres become increasingly diverse, our practices must also adapt to reflect the changing landscape of higher education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences. It guides the development of flexible learning environments that can respond to the wide range of diversity in our lecture rooms. This CPD course will give you an introduction to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and invite you to review and update your own Learning & Teaching practice. This badge is aimed at academic staff and any other staff members who have a teaching remit e.g. those who deliver teaching/training programmes for staff and students.
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University College Cork - OVPTL

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University College Cork (UCC) is a leading global university based in Cork City, Ireland. The Office of the Vice-President for Teaching & Learning at UCC promotes and supports excellence in teaching and to increase the quality of education at UCC.

Criteria

  • Participants should be able to explain the principles of UDL.

  • Participants should be able to apply UDL principles to their own teaching practice.

  • Participants should be able to assess the impact of the implementation of UDL principles on their teaching practice

  • Participants should be able to summarise further changes they plan to make to their teaching practice as a result of their learning.