TELL (Tokyo English Lifeline): Providing Mental Health Support to Japan's International Community
Arnold Arao, TELL Volunteer Coordinator
TELL (Tokyo English Lifeline) is a not-for-profit organization providing mental health services to the international community in Japan, specifically addressing the country’s growing mental health care needs. TELL's main service is a free, confidential crisis line where individuals can talk freely to trained volunteers about the struggles they are experiencing (anxiety, depression, abuse, discrimination, etc.) and receive support and information about resources that are available in their area. Arnold will talk about TELL's services and the mental health needs of the international community in Japan.
Meeting Challenges of Learner Diversity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Heather Suzuki, Fukuyama University
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an instructional framework developed around the principle that there is no such thing as the average learner and that diverse learning needs can be met through multiple means of representation, engagement, and action and expression. The framework can work as a checklist providing both practical strategies and suggestions for improving accessibility to learning. This presentation will introduce UDL and show how it was used when designing, delivering, and reflecting on lessons for classes with diverse learning needs.
