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    UDL Principles at ATSU Child Rights Syllabus
    (Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, 2024-06-28) Moralishvili, Sophio; Associate Professor, Akaki Tsereteli State University; Akhvlediani, Maia; Associate Professor, Akaki Tsereteli State University; Chchobadze, Isolda; Associate Professor, Shota Meskhiia State Teaching University of Zugdidi
    The primary challenge in contemporary global education and learning is ensuring every student can achieve their full potential and excel in a highly technological and competitive environment. According to the OECD Educational Compass 2030, educational systems must develop students' skills and competencies to adapt continuously to changing environments. Emphasis is placed on areas such as critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, innovation, digital literacy, and adaptability. The adoption of the Child Rights Code, a key legal document addressing all major issues related to children's rights, marks a significant milestone in modern Georgian history. This responsibility extends beyond the state to individuals to ensure its full implementation and enforcement. Higher education institutions, particularly pedagogical faculties, play a crucial role in developing educators who uphold the highest standards in safeguarding children's rights. A notable paradigm in education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), focuses on creating inclusive and effective learning environments for all students. UDL principles provide educators with a flexible approach to curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessment methods by recognizing diverse learning needs. Incorporating UDL is particularly important at Akaki Tsereteli State University, where a focus on child rights adds a unique dimension to these principles as education evolves. The launch of USAID's Educating the Future program, which supports Georgia in improving teacher preparation and educational sciences programs at Georgian universities, has heightened the relevance of this topic. The ATSU Child Rights syllabus, developed in partnership with UNICEF Georgia, aligns its goals, objectives, materials, and assessments with UDL principles. Implementing UDL shows significant potential for creating inclusive and effective learning environments. Since child rights education is inherently interdisciplinary, developing curricula for diverse learners requires careful consideration.