Universal Design For Learning

Universal Design for Learning
Just plain old good teaching

Good teaching
Good teaching starts with an understanding that no child is the same.
Good teaching utilizes materials, methods and assessment that are flexible.
Good teaching aims to meet the need of ALL children rather than just some.
Prepared by Dr. Yvette Latunde

What is Universal Design for Learning?
Implementation of principles that allow diverse learners to engage with any curriculum
Developed initially to address physical barriers in architecture
Applies to curriculum

What does it look like?
Traditional Teaching
• Teachers typically deliver content one way.
• Students are passive learners who acquire information through memorizing, practicing, and taking tests.
• The learning environment encourages students to sit quietly and work on an identical task.
• Students' skills and knowledge of content are assessed using one method.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Teachers deliver content in multiple ways.
• Students are active learners who engage and analyze the content to gain understanding.
• The learning environment encourages students to explore the content based on personal interests, preferences, or abilities.
• Students are allowed to demonstrate their skills and knowledge of content using one of several methods.
IRIS Center/Vanderbilt
2/5/2010
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How does this benefit ALL students?
Allows more students to access the curriculum
Allow students to demonstrate learning in a variety of ways
Allow students to utilize their strengths, learning preferences to access the curriculum.

Learning styles and strengths
Teachers and parents have learning styles and strengths. These strengths and preferences influence how teachers and parents teach children.
To learn about your child’s strengths http://www.ldrc.ca/projects/miinventory/mitest.html
To learn about your own strengths http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/udl/forms/barsch.php
Use this information to provide equitable opportunities for all students to learn . Avoid bias of your own style.

How does UDL affect instructional materials?

What is wrong with traditional methods?

How does UDL affect assessment?

Universal Design For Learning

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