EXAMINING YOUR INNER SYLLABUS

Project this on screen but refer participants to handout version Project this on screen but refer participants to handout version. 11x17 size works best, giving them room to write as they analyze a syllabus of their own according to the rubric.

Examine Your Own Syllabus Read an element (row) of the UDL Syllabus Rubric Analyze your syllabus for that element Repeat for each Rubric element (15 min total) Give yourself a rating and list any comments We will then put you into pairs for discussion We will then debrief with voluntary sharing We will then look at some outside examples

Traditional Style

Engaging Syllabus

Sample Students with Disabilities Syllabus Policy X University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities.  Requests for accommodations by persons with disabilities may be made by contacting the Disability Support Services at 555-884-1234 or on the web at dss.univ.edu.  Once your eligibility for an accommodation has been determined, you will be issued an individual services accommodation form.  Please present this form to me at the start of the term and/or two weeks prior to the accommodation date (test, project, etc.).  Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. While this syllabus statement example is important and can help to meet the needs of students with disabilities, it is still focused too much on accommodations and does so in a reactive fashion.

Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners: A UDL Syllabus Statement As your instructor, I feel I have a responsibility to do everything within reason to actively support a wide range of learning styles and abilities.  As such, I have taken training and applied the principles of Universal Design for Learning to this course.  Feel free to discuss your progress in this course with me at any time.  In addition, if you require any accommodations, submit your verified individual services accommodation (VISA) form to me during the first two weeks of the course. This syllabus statement has been developed to be more proactive and supportive of ALL learners, while still addressing any need for accommodations.