Inclusive Curricular Design encompasses the key elements of multiple teaching and learning approaches to offer a robust and accessible learning experience for all students. The principles of inclusive curricular design focus on a proactive rather than reactive approach to course design and are founded in equity, collaboration, flexibility and accountability. This Certificate addresses the idea that students are not meant to fit into a traditional “one size fits all” model of education and that applying the principles of inclusive design will ensure that the range of student diversities, abilities, and needs arebeing met through a number of teaching and learning strategies.
The Certificate is comprised of eight 3-hour learning modules, a coaching session, and a final application activity. Upon successful completion of these components, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.
This Certificate has been accredited by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) - Educational Developers Caucus (EDC) of Canada to ensure quality in teaching and learning. For more information, please visit EDC Accreditation information.
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To register separately for each module, see below.
| Module | Description | Date/Time/Location/Prerequisites | |
| ICDC Module 1: Foundations of Inclusive Design | This module explores the role of inclusive curricular design in optimizing learning for all students. Participants will be introduced to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines which will be applied throughout the Inclusive Curricular Design Certificate program. Participants will also explore the post-secondary student experience through discussion and simulations and will reflect on the importance of adopting inclusive design practices. |
Monday, September 17, 2018 |
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| ICDC Module 2: Engaging Students | This module explores the impact of inclusive curricular design on student engagement with a focus on recruiting student interest and sustaining effort and persistence. Participants will also ‘learn by doing’ as they discuss, reflect, and develop ways to engage their students in active learning. | Monday, September 24, 2018 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. North: D236 Prerequisite: 1 No fee |
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| ICDC Module 3: Creating Accessible Learning Materials | This module outlines accessibility guidelines, requirements and issues for digital content and instructional documents. Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating accessible materials and modify inaccessible content to comply with accessibility standards. As well, this session introduces the use of accessibility checkers in PowerPoint, Word and Acrobat Pro. | Monday, October 15, 2018 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. North: E302 Prerequisites: None (non-certificate participants are free to take this session) No fee |
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| ICDC Module 4: Planning Instruction Part One | This module introduces the fundamentals of inclusive instructional design principles. Participants will reflect on, discuss, and apply strategies for proactive, student-focused course and lesson design that reduces the need for classroom accommodations by reaching all learners. | Monday, October 22, 2018 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. North: D236 Prerequisite: 1 No fee |
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| ICDC Module 5: Planning Instruction Part Two | This module introduces the fundamentals of inclusive instructional design principles. Participants will reflect on, discuss, and apply strategies for proactive, student-focused course and lesson design that reduces the need for classroom accommodations by reaching all learners. | Monday, October 29, 2018 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. North: D236 Prerequisite: 4 No fee |
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| ICDC Module 6: Assessing Learning Part One | This module introduces the fundamentals of inclusive assessment to maximize student achievement and engagement. Participants will explore assessment types, strategies, and tools for measuring learning outcomes. Participants will also discuss ways to reduce the need for testing accommodations by making assessments accessible to all learners. | Monday, November 12, 2018 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. North: D236 Prerequisite: 5 No fee |
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| ICDC Module 7: Assessing Learning Part Two | This module introduces the fundamentals of inclusive assessment to maximize student achievement and engagement. Participants will explore assessment types, strategies, and tools for measuring learning outcomes. Participants will also discuss ways to reduce the need for testing accommodations by making assessments accessible to all learners. | Monday, November 19, 2018 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. North: D236 Prerequisite: 6 No fee |
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| ICDC Module 8: Technology to Support Inclusive Design | This module explores technology that can support inclusive curricular design in a meaningful way. Participants will experience engaging software from both the student and instructor perspective, and will learn about the supports provided by Humber’s Centre for Teaching and Learning, including the Creative Studio and our Educational Technology Specialist. | Monday, November 26, 2018 12:30 to 4 p.m. North: D236 Prerequisite: 1 No fee |
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| Coaching Session | This one-on-one session between the participant and facilitator will be scheduled upon completion of the in class sessions. The facilitator will ask a series of guided questions to help the participant reflect on their learning experience, teaching practices, and plan their final application activity. | Date & Location: TBD Prerequisites: Completion of all 8 modules No fee |
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| Final Application Activity | Date & Location: TBD Prerequisites: Completion of all 8 modules No fee |
