Engaging Students Through Universal Design For Learning: A Guide For Higher Ed Tutors

Description  Overview Tutors in higher education regularly support students with various backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides a flexible, research-informed framework that helps tutors create practical, and student-centered sessions that support learning differences. In this practical session, you'll explore how UDL principles can help keep tutoring focused while meeting individual learner needs. Learn how to increase student engagement, present content in multiple formats, and offer varied ways for students to demonstrate understanding. Discover how small changes in your tutoring approach can make a big difference in supporting all learners, without losing sight of your role as a guide and mentor. Objectives Discover the core principles of Universal Design for Learning. Understand how flexibility supports effective tutoring. Identify strategies to engage students, present content, and assess learning in multiple ways.