Early Childhood and Primary Years Conference: Building Inclusive Classrooms with UDL. 8th March 2025 at Işıkkent Eğitim Kampüsü, Izmir, Turkey

Session 1: Foundations of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Topics Covered:

• Origins and science behind UDL

• Diversity in learning: designing for inclusivity

• The "how and why" of developing UDL practices

Session 2: Addressing Barriers to Learning through UDL

• Topics Covered:

• Understanding student variability and debunking the ‘mythical average’

• Identifying barriers to learning and strategies to overcome them

• Practical application of UDL guidelines in teaching

Session 3: UDL Principles in Practice and Cultural Competency

• Topics Covered:

• Deep dive into UDL principles: Representation, Action & Expression, Engagement

• Alignment of UDL with IB's equity and learner agency focus

• Exploring cultural competency within a UDL framework

Session 4: UDL and ATL: Fostering Student Agency  & Q&A

• Topics Covered:

• Intersection of UDL and Approaches to Learning (ATL)

• Strategies for teaching ATL skills to promote independence and self-regulation

• Enhancing student engagement through UDL and ATL integration