1. Creating Disability-Inclusive Classrooms
Aaron Spector, Director
Disability Resource Services
Simuelle Myers, Assistant Director
Center for the Advancement of Teaching

2. Think, Pair, Share
Think about a time where something/someone in your educational experience made you feel welcome and supported.
Think of a time you felt unwelcome or unsupported.
Take note of major themes
NEXT YEAR: MAKE THIS A THINK PAIR SHARE SO MORE PEOPLE GET TO SPEAK
Think-pair-share would take less time (PW)

3. The “Big Question”
How can we help students (esp. those from underrepresented groups) feel welcome, feel like they belong, feel supported, and succeed?
Chronicle commentary about what inclusive teaching is and how it benefits students

4. Universal Design for Learning
Pass to Pete

5. Example
Architectural concept to benefit individuals with physical ability barriers, but it is beneficial to…..
Similarly, with universal course design..

6. Universal Design for Learning Principles (Cast, 2007)
Multiple Means of Representation. Gives learners various ways of learning information and knowledge
Multiple Means of Expression. Provides learners with alternatives for demonstrating what they know.
Multiple Means of Engagement. Tapping to the learners interest, challenging them appropriately, and motivating them to learn.
learn
Take Examples
Add UDL Slides w/ pictures from Stephanie
Provide a Handout
UDL Example
Just mention: Backwards course design, universal course design, course structure
Provide multiple means of engagement: Outline the learning goals and objectives, the relevance of the content, and any opportunities for choice within the course. Strategic network icon Provide multiple means of action and expression: Use the syllabus to communicate regular routines to establish expectations, outline the timing and format of assessments, and offer resources for the management of information. Recognition network icon Provide multiple means of representation: Be explicit about the ways in which students can access content (e.g., textbook, slides, course website, videos) where to find background information and multiple examples.

7. Examples of Universal Design for Learning
Add an example from SOAR
Second follow-up: How do you already use universal design of learning in your classroom?

8. Accessible Course Content
Accessible applications (word, pdf, ppt, etc.)
Closed captions for videos
Resources:
ITL workshops
TU accessible technology
ITL workshops

9. Quick Quiz!

10. Question 1:
What percentage of college students in the U.S. identify as having a disability? 3%
11%
20%

11. Question 2:
What percentage of Temple students identify as having a disability on a survey administered prior to the start of their first semester?
12.1%
9.3%
4.7%

12. Question 3:
What percentage of Temple students are registered with Disability Resources and Services department? 9%
11%
15%

13. Group activity Activity – impacted by a physical/mental condition
Barriers – based on course design
Individual accommodation – from disability resources or instructor
Universal design strategy – built into the course design

14. Group activity Name the activity (for example, “communication”)
Identify the Potential Barrier (for example, “class discussion”)
Identify the Accommodation
Strategies for Universal Design

15. Thank You! Contact us: Aaron Spector - spectora@temple.edu
Simmee Myers -