17 Wrapping up our exploration of UDL

In this course, we have:

• Learned about the origins of UDL.
• Recognized what we, as educators, have to gain from incorporating UDL into our course design.
• Reflected on the importance of learner agency.
• Investigated the three core principles of UDL and some of their potential applications.
• Learned about Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning, and considered their connections to UDL.
• Learned from the perspectives of individuals who have used UDL and experienced its benefits.
• Explored barriers that students may encounter and possible solutions.
• Considered how the UDL model can inspire and guide us to enhance our own courses.

It is important to always remind ourselves that reducing barriers and improving the accessibility of our own teaching is an ongoing journey, not a destination. The UDL model is continually undergoing elaboration and refinement, and our own experiences with teaching and learning can help to inform these processes as well. When we experiment with our courses and discuss our results with our teaching colleagues, we are also contributing to the evolution of the UDL approach.

Thank you for being a part of this journey, and for continuing to help reduce barriers to effective learning for students!