Embracing New Ways of Learning and Teaching

Abstract

This chapter discusses novel approaches to learning and teaching practice skills for social work students. It documents the potential of advances in digital technology for assisting learning and teaching students in line with UDL principles. It looks at a novel approach to teaching practice skills in the discipline of social work and its use for inter-professional education. Key principles of universal design for learning will be explored in the context of some early-stage empirical research undertaken with students in redesigning a module in skills learning. Some attention will also be given to how advances in digital technology can assist a more enhanced, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment for students.