Topic: Universal Design for Learning
When: Monday, June 7 from 12 - 1 pm
Where: Virtual (sign up for the Zoom link)

The next dB-SERC lunch discussion will take place Monday, June 7 from 12 – 1 pm. Dr. Erin Scanlon from the University of Connecticut will give a talk titled "Preparing for Learner Variation with Universal Design for Learning". The abstract is below:

This talk will introduce participants to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as a tool to design instruction and curricula that support variation in learners’ needs, abilities and interests. The UDL guidelines emphasize providing supports and options for how students receive information (representation), demonstrate their understanding (action and expression), and engage with the content (engagement). Attendees will have the opportunity to: 1) reflect on their role in designing instruction that supports learner variability; and 2) practice applying the UDL guidelines to identify barriers in the learning environment and to design options and supports in sample written curricula and instructional scenarios.

Bio: Erin Scanlon (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in Residence at University of Connecticut - Avery Point in the Department of Physics. She received a B.S. in physics at Michigan Technological University, a M.S. in physics at Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in developmental education at Texas State University. Dr. Scanlon conducts physics education research focusing on supporting viability in peoples' needs, abilities, and interests in STEM.