Curriculum Design for Inclusive Arts Teaching and Learning (Part 1): Understanding by Design

Abstract:: The Understanding by Design module provides a solid framework for designing quality curriculum that features relevant, worthwhile content and has alignment and coherence across the desired results, assessment evidence, and learning activities. This module will help you understand the UbD framework, analyze curriculum using the framework, and give constructive feedback to educators. In addition, you will explore how to apply UbD in your own professional development programs.

Curriculum Design for Inclusive Arts Teaching and Learning (Part 2): Universal Design for Learning

Abstract:: This module of the course focuses on using the Universal Design for Learning framework to review and revise your curriculum to make it more accessible and inclusive. You will learn about the critical features and concepts of UDL in this module presentation and then you will apply this information to the evaluation and feedback of curriculum documentation. You will also be asked to consider how you would use the UDL framework in your own professional development.

Abstract:: This module of the course focuses on educative assessment. Educative assessment is designed to provide educators and learners with feedback to improve their work. In this module you will learn the UbD-DI principles of authentic assessment and understand how UDL integrates with them. You will then use a protocol to generate valid assessment criteria based on a review of student work samples.