Do you think all students can learn? Think again…

Do you think all students can learn? Think again…

by Deborah Hanuscin, Professor, SMATE and Elementary Education, WWU The belief that “all students can learn” is widely proclaimed in support of high expectations for all students, particularly diverse learners. I, too, have espoused this premise in the past as part of...

Getting Started with UDL

Getting Started with UDL

by Deborah Hanuscin, Professor, SMATE and Elementary Education, WWU   Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is designed to give all students an equal opportunity to succeed. The UDL framework offers flexibility in ways students access material...

Making Your Office Hours Accessible

Making Your Office Hours Accessible

by Deborah Hanuscin, Professor, SMATE and Elementary Education, WWU   As an undergraduate, I never went to office hours– not even once! As a first-generation college student, I had no idea what office hours were for. Thinking back now, while I feel a bit embarrassed...