Using Universal Design for Learning to support all learners in Mathematics (P)

Using Universal Design for Learning to support all learners in Mathematics

DATE:       Tuesdays - 14th, 21st & 28th November 2023
TIME:        7pm - 8pm
VENUE:    Online Via Zoom

Providing appropriate differentiation can be challenging. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)  is an approach that aims to provide all individuals with equal opportunities to learn. It involves providing multiple means of engagement, multiple means of representation, and multiple modes of action and expression. These workshops will explore classroom strategies for including the principles of UDL, focusing on designing, implementing and reflecting on lessons to support all learners.

This professional learning community will be facilitated by primary teachers, Jennifer Holligan, Deirbhile Travers and Lisa Walsh who have been working to implement these ideas in their own classrooms. A professional learning community involves teachers working together in a collaborative, interactive and ongoing way in order to improve teacher practice and outcomes for students. This professional learning community will involve 3 online meetings. Jennifer, Deirbhile and Lisa will share their experiences and will encourage teachers to try out ideas in their own classrooms and discuss their successes and challenges in follow-up meetings. 

Facilitators:

Jennifer Holligan, Senior Infant Class Teacher, Broadmeadow CNS, Swords, Co Dublin

Jennifer is Deputy Principal and SEN Coordinator. As part of her M.Ed., Jennifer focused on the teaching of Maths and has implemented UDL principles in her class.

Deirbhile Travers, Fourth Class, Sacred Heart of Jesus National School, Huntstown, Dublin 15.

Deirbhile completed the major specialism in mathematics in the DCU Institute of Education. 

Lisa Walsh, SET,  Corduff NS, Lusk, Co. Dublin (Multi-grade school)

Lisa’s Masters’ thesis focused on exploring the co-teaching of mathematics in a multi-grade  primary school setting through the lens of Universal Design for Learning