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Inclusive Teaching Institute

A page within Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning (CATL)

The Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning and the Institute for Social Justice offers an institute on inclusive teaching practices called the Inclusive Teaching Institute (ITI). This one-week immersive experience will allow participants to explore inclusive teaching practices and social justice pedagogies with a focus on accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Participants will work independently on redesigning one course for an upcoming term. Limited enrollment. 

Participation carries a $500 stipend and those who complete the Institute receive an "Inclusive Teaching Certificate" badge on their UWL profile. 

WINTER 2025 -- ITI: UDL

This winter, the institute is being co-planned and co-facilitated with colleagues from Access Center and will be focused on universal design for learning (UDL). 

To apply, please use the forms linked below.

The form will ask you for the following: 

  • Name, department/college affiliation
  • Course (name & number) for proposed UDL redesign
  • A short description of some of the concerns you struggle with in this particular course that you are hoping to address with your participation in the institute; 
  • A brief paragraph describing the goals for the redesign of this particular course and why you feel it would benefit from adopting more inclusive teaching practices/UDL.

Decisions will be made based upon:

  • Instructor availability (must be available to join in-person work sessions 8:30am-4:30pm, January 13-17, 2025) 
  • Interest in redesigning a course to be taught in the following semester
  • Impact of proposed changes on student learning
  • Representation across disciplines and Colleges
  • Instructor's commitment to implement proposed changes

NOTE: You are able to apply to participate in the ITI: UDL if you previously participated in an ITI. 

Questions regarding applications can be directed CATL (catl@uwlax.edu) 

Apply Today

The application is due by 11:59pm on November 1, 2024. You will be notified shortly thereafter to allow time to set your January plans. 

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