Digital Badge in UD Beyond the Classroom 2024

Introducing the launch of the new Universal Design Beyond the Classroom Online Digital Badge, an initiative led by UCD Access and Lifelong learning, in partnership with AHEAD. With the success of the UDL badge primarily aimed a teaching professionals, this course targets professionals working 'beyond the classroom'. Hosted by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning, the course will provide participants with a strong practical know-how of Universal Design and how to apply it in their roles. It will impart practical knowledge and tips to empower student engagement and support staff working beyond the classroom, to make their contribution to the student experience more flexible and accessible to all.

Not sure whether to take this course or the Universal Design in Teaching & Learning course? Take this quick quiz to see which is right for you!

What

The UD Beyond the Classroom course and badge is a free introductory course on Universal Design specifically created for further education and training (FET) and higher education staff who interact either directly or indirectly with students and learners beyond the reaches of the classroom setting. The first open public roll out of the course is scheduled for Autumn 2024; this badge will serve to inspire staff to universally design their practices, regardless of their roles, so that all students and staff can engage with their work.

You’ll Learn to

• Explain the current context in relation to Universal Design in tertiary education, reflecting on the diversity of your own student/learner populations.
• Explain and demonstrate understanding of the key areas of accessibility legislation which must be adhered to in an educational setting.
• Evaluate the diverse needs of learners, identifying how learners’ circumstances can impact their experience.
• Reflect on how you can remove barriers to access through Universal Design of student/learner supports and services.
• Apply the principles of Universal Design to your own practice.

INTERESTED IN taking the course?

This badge is strictly for staff currently working in Higher Education or Further Education and Training in the Republic of Ireland.

The badge is specifically designed for staff working in student support and engagement.

More Information:

For more information, you can view the course webpages linked below or contact the UD Beyond the Classroom badge email at: udbeyond@ahead.ie

UD Beyond the Classroom - National Forum Information Page

UD Beyond the Classroom - AHEAD Information Page

UD Beyond the Classroom - UCD Information Page