The aim of the online course “Accessibility and Inclusivity in Instructional Design” is to empower Vocational Education and Training (VET) practitioners to integrate accessibility and inclusivity into their teaching practices. This course focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to create learning environments and materials that accommodate diverse learners, including those with disabilities. It promotes the use of accessible content, inclusive teaching strategies, and tools to ensure equal learning opportunities in Dual Vocational Education and Training settings.
Main ideas
- Understand the importance of creating educational materials and environments that are accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities.
- Learn to apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create flexible and inclusive teaching practices that accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Master the use of tools and technologies, such as screen readers, alt text, and captions, to design learning content that is accessible and engaging for all.
4. Develop culturally inclusive and differentiated instructional methods to support varied learning styles and backgrounds.
5. Use feedback and accessibility evaluation tools to assess and refine teaching materials, ensuring sustained inclusivity and compliance with accessibility standards.
Course Features
- Lectures 18
- Quizzes 4
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 2
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Section A: Foundations of Accessibility and Inclusivity5
- Section B: Designing Accessible Learning Materials5
- Section C: Empowering Learners Through Accessible Practices5
- Section D: Evaluating and Refining Learning for Accessibility5
- Section “To learn out more”2
