City Colleges Academic Affairs is proud to offer Instructional Fundamentals: Inclusion & Accessibility, a self-paced asynchronous short course intended to support faculty instructional development in line with Pillar 4 of the Academic Excellence Framework (ccc.edu/aef). Instructional Fundamentals: Inclusion & Accessibility uses Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a guide to help participants identify inclusive and accessible practices they can implement in their courses.
Objectives:
- Identify and implement inclusive teaching practices based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
- Develop accessible instructional materials that accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and needs.
- Create course assessments that are flexible and equitable, ensuring all students have opportunities to succeed.
- Foster an inclusive classroom culture that promotes engagement, respect, and academic success for all students.
- Utilize digital tools and resources to enhance accessibility in online and in-person learning environments.
Examples of reflections & artifacts you’ll work on:
- Self-reflection on instructional practices
- Application of UDL principles to existing course materials
Schedule:
The short course is self paced and will be available throughout the Fall 2025 semester. Participants should plan to dedicate 4-6 hours total to take part in the short course.
Register for the short course via Microsoft Forms.
