Mission

UDL@Dawson CoP fosters and supports a shift in pedagogical paradigm aimed at implementing inclusive instruction through the Universal Design for Learning model (UDL).

Objectives of the community of practice

• Offer a safe and collaborative environment throughout meetings and reflection processes among members.
• Train and support five members per calendar year.
• Nourish the CoP by facilitating the exchange between Dawson’s previous and present members.
• Facilitate exchange on the UDL model across the college network.
• Facilitate the development of a UDL model/pedagogy Quebec network.

Members’ Yearly Objectives

• Introduce the model and appropriate the three UDL principles through workshops, theoretical readings, videos and discussions.
• Create an environment and pedagogy that are
  • accessible
  • significant
• Apply a pedagogical approach that leads to student autonomy.
• Implement the model in a course of choice through the three means of UDL
  
  • Offer multiple means of Representation
  • Offer multiple means of Action & Expression
  • Offer multiple means of Engagement
• Create a Portfolio to be posted on UDL@Dawson WebPage.
• Become an advocate of the UDL model and share one’s personal UDL journey with faculty members.

Vision

• Become a UDL leader within the Quebec College Network.

Procedures of the Community of Practice UDL@Dawson

        It is a yearly commitment.

• Participation during the Winter Semester is on a volunteer basis. It is a session for training and reflection.
• During the following Fall Semester, participation requires release time for the implementation of the UDL model in the course of one’s choice, and on-going reflection and sharing among members.