Building on Principles of Effective Teaching and Learning

Accessible education builds on principles of effective teaching and learning. Many of you may already be using some of the principles of accessible education, as outlined below:

• Accessible education anticipates that students have diverse learning styles
• Accessible education considers the learning needs of all students when designing curriculum, courses, materials and instruction.
• Accessible education minimizes barriers to learning and thereby reduces the need for individual accommodations.
• Accessible education integrates equity through the learning environment.