Dr. Jennifer Katz
Instructional Techniques
Dr. Jennifer Katz (Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia). She is the author of "Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning" and "Resource Teacher: A Changing Role in the Three-Block Model of UDL". Jennifer developed the Three Block Model by teaching in diverse classrooms from K-12 in Winnipeg and Vancouver for 16 years.
Dr. Katz is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia where she teaches courses and conducts research in he Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education Department (ECPS). She is the author of “Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning” and "Resource Teacher: A Changing Role in the Three-Block Model of UDL". Dr. Katz has been a successful sessional lecturer, educational consultant, classroom teacher, editor, and guidance counselor. She taught in diverse classrooms from K-12 in Winnipeg and Vancouver for 16 years where she developed the Three-Block Model, including special education classrooms, inclusive classrooms, youth centres, and alternative high school programs. Her work as an advocate of inclusive education and universal design for learning has spanned several countries, provinces and territories, and multiple audiences, including university courses, academic conferences, parent advocacy groups, educational conferences, school and division based professional development workshops, and most importantly, direct work with children and youth in schools and alternative settings.
Research Interests
- Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning (Katz, 2010)
- Effective Practice for Inclusive Education
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Respecting Diversity (RD) Program
- Professional Development / Teacher Education for Inclusive Practice
