Fostering Neurodiversity Affirming Teaching Approaches

Online

This event is part of the 2025 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 5 – 9, 2025.

In this interactive session, participants will be introduced to neurodiversity as an umbrella concept, and the impact of neurodivergence on student learning. Together, we will consider how to foster a neurodiversity affirming classroom environment. We will explore teaching practices as well as strategies to mitigate access friction.

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Appreciate the impact of neurodivergence on student learning
• Brainstorm strategies to foster a neurodiversity affirming classroom environment
• Commit to one change participants will implement in their teaching practice

Facilitators:

• Jens Vent-Schmidt, Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT
• Electra Eleftheriadou, Educational Consultant for Inclusion, UBCO

Note to Non-UBC Participants:

In order to register for this program, non-UBC faculty, staff, and students will need to create a UBC Basic CWL. To do this, please go to the CWL page and scroll down to the accordion tab that reads “Basic”. Follow the instructions there for creating and activating a Basic CWL, then please return to this page to register for the program.

Please register to secure your spot.
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