Universal Design Of Learning In Astronomy Education
TalkEquity, Diversity and Inclusion in education
3rd Shaw-IAU Workshop
Tuesday Oct. 12, 2021
UTC: 5 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
Thursday Oct. 14, 2021
UTC: noon - 12:10 p.m.
Amelia Ortiz Gil (University of Valencia Astronomical Observatory)
The Universal Design of Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that relies on the individual abilities of each student to conduct a successful learning process. UDL is about breaking the barriers (physical, emotional, cognitive) that many students face, in particular those with a disability. In this talk, we will outline some general strategies to develop education resources in Astronomy following the UDL principles along with some examples.
About Amelia Ortiz Gil
Amelia Ortiz-Gil has a PhD in Physics (University of Valencia, Spain) and has carried her research on the topics of the Carte du Ciel photographic catalogue, the intergalactic medium and the physical properties of galaxy clusters at different research centres around the world. Lately she has focused on the field of astronomy outreach, in particular the development of inclusive activities for all publics. She is the coordinator of the project “A Touch of the Universe” which has developed tactile models of planetary bodies specially designed for the blind. She is currently the Chair of the International Astronomical Union Working Group on Astronomy for Equity and Inclusion. She was awarded the 2019 Europlanet Prize for Public Engagement with Planetary Science.
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