When: Thursday, October 13, 1:00—2:00pm
Location: Zoom
Join to access a webinar-style session where presenters will
- Define key terms and concepts such as: neurodivergent, neurotypical, neurodiverse and neurodiversity paradigm
- Discuss why neurodiversity matters when it comes to teaching and learning
- Differentiate between accommodation and a universal design approach
- Provide information on General principles–from UDL and other frameworks–and some example practices to use in course design and teaching
Who might attend: all instructors and staff are welcome (including, of course, those of us who are neurodivergent).
Who is presenting: This session is a collaboration between the Teaching Engagement Program (Laurel Bastian, Faculty Consultant, ADHDer), and UO Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences students and researchers Alex Newson (Autistic Doctoral Student, Special Education, OSEP CO-LEAD Leadership Grantee) and Spencer Brower (Doctoral Student, School Psychology; Adv. Cert Special Education, Autism Focus; MA in Inclusive Education).
What if I want more information?
Discussion-based session and an application-based sessions to be offered in fall and winter terms on this topic.