Theme: Designing to the edges

Reflecting on your semester and wondering how you can improve your teaching and classroom environment next term? Upscaling UDL@Dawson is hosting its second all-inclusive two-day retreat!

Participants will dive into the inclusive design-cycle to better understand our students, identify barriers to learning in our course design and classroom environments, and crowdsource solutions with the support of colleagues and local facilitators using the framework as a guide.

Each participant will leave the event with a plan to implement concrete changes in one of their courses. Professional staff from departments that support teachers and students are invited, to help us consider how systems approaches to inclusion can contribute to the well-being of all.

Throughout these two fun days workshopping with your colleagues, you will have opportunities to rest, rejuvenate, and participate in wellness activities such as yoga, hiking, snowshoeing, or games night.

The facility can accommodate various alimentary needs and restrictions with its healthy delicious buffet meals.

Information

Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 8-9, 2025

Time: Check in at 9 AM on Wednesday; check out at 4:30 PM on Thursday. Detailed schedule provided with confirmation of registration.

Where: Manoir d’Youville in Châteauguay

Places are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are available through applying for professional development funding from the Dawson Teachers’ Union or the Association of Dawson Professionals (see details in sign-up form). Secure your spot by signing up now!

Goals, Outcomes and Tentative Retreat Schedule (this links to a PowerPoint presentation located on SharePoint. Sign-in is required)

* Please note that participation in the Retreat Workshops is mandatory.

Facilitators

• Cathy Roy from the Department of Physiotherapy Technology (croy@dawsoncollege.qc.ca)
• Caroline Haddad from the Department of Physical Education (chaddad@dawsoncollege.qc.ca)

For more information, please get in touch with them directly or write to UDLatdawson@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.