Document Type
Chapter
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Documenting Teaching Excellence
Editor
Karin deJonge-Kannan and Travis N. Thurston
Publisher
Utah State University
Publication Date
2025
First Page
251
Last Page
266
Abstract
As a professor in communications, I know firsthand the challenges and rewards of teaching diverse students in courses such as Presenting Technical Information, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Intercultural Communication. These courses demand not only mastery of content but also the ability of students at varying levels of comfort and expertise to communicate effectively using a variety of media. My approach to teaching has been heavily influenced by the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, which I have found to be an invaluable tool for creating inclusive, engaging, and dynamic learning environments. UDL has become essential to my pedagogy because it allows me to meet the needs of all students, whether they are grappling with jargon in a technical presentation or navigating the nuances of intercultural communication. As the cornerstone of my teaching philosophy, UDL also frames how I document and reflect on teaching excellence for my promotion and tenure portfolio.
Recommended Citation
Brazill, Shihua, "15. Documenting Teaching Excellence: Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Communication Courses" (2025). Documenting Teaching Excellence. Paper 20.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/documenting_teaching_excellence/20