Section outline

    • DESCRIPTION:
      In this module, you will begin an exploration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how it can be used in Environmental Education programs - both curriculum and spatial design. You will also start to identify learning barriers that might occur in various learning environments and in your own program/activity. This is the beginning of a reflective journey and you will likely learn information that challenges your assumptions or makes you less sure of the inclusivity of your programs, locations, and activities. Don’t be discouraged! It is okay to struggle as we are learning new things - it’s part of the learning process. We encourage you to step back and reflect when needed, and reach out to the moderator if you have any questions.

      OBJECTIVES:
      After completing this module, you should be able to:
      • Define how UDL can be used to support inclusive learning.
      • Identify examples of barriers that participants might face in various learning environments.
      • Reflect on how UDL could impact your anchoring activity.
      BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS:

    • Course Introductions

      Click the Say Hello link below to open the forum and introduce yourself to your cohort.


    • Say Hello Forum
      Due: Thursday, 8 May 2025, 2:59 AM
      Students must
      Make forum posts: 1
    • Setting up your Course Journal Page
      Students must
      Mark as done

      Setting up your Course Journal

      Throughout this course, we will encourage you to compile your reflections in a course journal.


    • Finding Your Anchor Page
      Students must
      Mark as done
    • Introduce Your Anchoring Activity Forum
      Due: Thursday, 8 May 2025, 2:59 AM
      Students must
      View
      Make forum posts: 1

    • Engage and Explore

      From your programming to your personal life, you can probably identify the hesitations you experience when trying something new. In this section, you’ll reflect on how your identity and background can shape your experience.

    • Three Course Meal Challenge Page
      Students must
      Mark as done
    • Student Perspectives and Personal Reflections Page
      Students must
      Mark as done

    • Why Universal Design for Learning?

      In this section, we will start to build your definition of UDL and how it can support inclusive learning.

    • Watch "What is UDL?" Video (3:21) URL
      Students must
      View
    • Watch "Myth of Average" Video (7:56) URL
      Students must
      View
    • Optional: Watch "We Need to Talk About Disability" Video (2:23) URL
    • Barriers to Learning Page
      Students must
      Mark as done
    • Removing Barriers to Outdoor Learning Forum
      Due: Thursday, 8 May 2025, 2:59 AM
      Students must
      View
      Make forum posts: 1
    • Checking In With Your Anchoring Activity Page
      Students must
      Mark as done
    • Reducing Barriers for the Three-Course Meal Challenge Forum
      Due: Thursday, 8 May 2025, 2:59 AM
      Students must
      View
      Make forum posts: 1
    • Submit Module 1 Journal Assignment
      Due: Thursday, 8 May 2025, 2:59 AM
      Students must
      Make a submission

      Upload your Module 1 Course Journal and mark off your completed tasks.

      • You can submit your journal by uploading it as an assignment (Word or PDF format), sharing a link to a viewable version hosted online (ex: Google Doc), copying/pasting your text responses into the comments, and/or submitting art, poetry, video, or recorded spoken word addressing the same topics. 
      • You must earn a score of at least 2 to successfully complete this module. View Scoring Guide>>