2. WHAT IS IT?
Designing products & atmospheres that be used by all people, to
the greatest degree possible, without having to make adaptations or
specified applications
Principles for Universal Design:
• Equitable use
• Flexibility in use
• Simple & perceptive
• Distinctive information
• Tolerance for error
• Low physical effort
• Size & space for approach & use
3. UNIVERSAL DESIGN OF
INSTRUCTION (UDI)
Universal design is centered in cognitive
neuroscience for designing learning practices that
works to meet every students specific needs regardless of
their cognitive, physical, emotional, and social
development
The main goal of universal design in
education is to ensure all students are
successful in the classroom
Used to fix the extremely limited curriculum
that has been around for thousands of years
Also used to reduce the amount of children
who are labeled disabled, while increasing the rate
of success among students
4. UNIVERSAL DESIGN OF
INSTRUCTION (UDI ) CONT.
The key to a universally
designed plan in education is to be
flexible and to provide students
with a variety of options
Used to address and embrace
diversity among students
Used to try to keep students on
the same level, so that students are
able to successfully demonstrate
their understanding of curriculum
to one another
5. UDI’S GOAL & PROCESS
UDI’s Goal:
To expand the learning capacity of a wide variety of children with diverse
needs and characteristics by implementing UDI principles to all features
of the classroom: delivery procedures, physical areas, technological
tools, intelligence resources, social interactions, & assessments
UDI’s Process
• Identify the course
• Express the diversity of the class
• Engage all students
• Embrace various instructional plans
• Apply instructional plans
• Prepare for modifications
• Evaluate student achievement
6. UDI CLASSROOM TIPS
Be welcoming to all students
Avoid using stereotypical phrases
Motivate students to challenge themselves
Address individual needs in private
Promote social interactions among peers
Create a safe environment
Be flexible with instruction
Make equipment & resources easily accessible
Make content relatable
Be clear & concise in curriculum delivery
Prepare to make accommodations on the spot
Select materials early
Establish clear expectations early on
