The Accessible Classroom - Adapting Materials, Lessons, and Activities for Everyone (45 Minutes)

Course Description

In this workshop, you will discuss prevalent challenges that exist in your classroom. After learning about Universal Design for Learning, you will utilize an accessibility checklist to revisit a favorite lesson activity, and create ready to implement lesson plans for use in your classroom based on student needs. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to ensure there is access for all students in their classrooms.

Course Objectives

During the workshop, you will: 1. Apply the basics of Universal Design for Learning to the music classroom. 2. Gain tools to create accessible materials for students. 3. Discover strategies to make classroom activities more accessible.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: 1. Utilize an accessibility checklist to revisit a favorite lesson activity by applying what you learned about Universal Design for Learning. 2. Create lesson plans for use in your classroom by understanding student needs. 3. Brainstorm adaptations and modifications for your lessons by thinking through how you can still teach the concepts in a way that better fits the needs of your students.

Requirements for Completion

To complete this workshop, you will: 1. Complete 1 workshop. 2. Take 1 short, multiple-choice quiz.