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PDC97073 - Universal Design in Tertiary Education Settings

Course Details

Course Summary

This micro-credential introduces ways to make the tertiary learning environment more inclusive. It does this by exploring barriers faced by different groups of students, introducing the concept of Universal Design in Learning (UDL) and providing practical strategies for planning curriculum. This micro-credential will increase the time available for quality teacher-student interactions and improve students’ engagement and learning in their courses. 

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however this micro-credential is aimed at CQUniversity staff.

CQUniversity staff access to this micro-credential is through EMpower Learning.

Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.

 

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
  1. Once you have selected your desired micro-credential, you can now add it to your shopping cart to enable you to purchase more than one "course" in a single transaction. 
  2. Once you have added all the micro-credentials you wish to purchase, you will be directed to the payment gateway and will be asked to "authenticate" your account on our Learning Management System Be Different. 
    • If you are an existing CPD student, please use sign in options used to access CPD micro-credential courses in Be Different.
    • If you a new student to CPD, please select option “Don’t have an account?” Sign up now and follow the prompts to create a new account.
  3. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to the CQUniversity secure payment gateway. Please add your payment details to complete the transaction. 
  4. Following a successful payment, you will automatically be redirected to the course in the Learning Management System Be Different where you will find your selection of micro-credentials on your Dashboard. 

CQUniversity staff access to this micro-credential is through EMpower Learning.

Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.
Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
  • Information Technology and Digital Media
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Education Support
  • General Education and Training
  • Information Technology

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables staff to enhance content and activities to address student diversity.

Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, staff will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) to display in a professional profile and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Micro-credential

2 hours hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Define inclusion within the context of tertiary education
  2. Identify some of the barriers faced by different groups of students
  3. Define UDL and understand its key principles
  4. Identify ways to embed UDL into teaching practice.

Assessment

Online quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

Where and when can I start?
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