2. What is Universal Design?
Design of products and environments that
meets the needs of all potential users
Goal and process that puts a high value on
diversity and inclusiveness
Can be seen in curriculum, instruction,
multimedia, museums, work places, and even
websites!
3. 3 Principles
Representation
Provide
options for perception, language and
symbols, and comprehension
Action and Expression
Provide
options for physical action, expression
and fluency, and executive functions
Engagement
Provide
options for recruiting interest, sustaining
effort and persistence, and self regulation
4. In the Classroom
Makes sure all students can be successful
learners
English
Language Learners, students with
disabilities, and gifted students
Universal and flexible so everyone learns
Reduces disabilities in the curriculum
5. Implementing UD in the
Curriculum
Making sure all aspects are universally
designed
Goals
Translating
standards into important classroom tasks
Materials
Books,
chalkboards, workbooks, posters, etc.
Methods
Lecture,
group work, real life experiences, etc.
Assessment
Individual
and Group
6. How to Implement in the
Classroom
Identify potential barriers for your students and
plan accordingly to help them get through them
Make lessons and activities important, motivating,
and challenging for all students
Hands on, interactive, and engaging activities
Visual and auditory lessons
Provide students with necessary tools to succeed
Text-to-speech software
Captions on videos
Left-handed and right-handed equipment
Black and white or enlarged copies of work
