Universal Design in Teaching and Learning
Badge awarded to
Ana Rocha
Issued on 09 Apr 2026 by
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
This Digital Badge is for those who are primarily involved in teaching diverse learners in a classroom setting in further education & training or higher education in Ireland. It introduces educators to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework; a set of principles for inclusive design of teaching, learning and assessment, and how they can implement it in a range of subjects and environments. It provides educators with a sustained opportunity to critically reflect on their teaching methods and make changes to the practice by embedding UDL.
Learner hours completed: 25 (equivalent to 1 ECT)
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
Awardees have achieved this Badge in recognition of their work to:
- 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.
