2. What is it?
Broadly, Universal Design as
defined by washington.edu is the
design of products and
environments that are usable by all
people without the use of additives
or adaptations.
In education, this means a
classroom environment that is
beneficial for all students both for
physically for movement, and
mentally for learning.
3. Principles
How we present. Multiple means of representation?
Every child can perceive, understand, and comprehend by
providing options
How do we ask learners to express what they know
Provide options for physical expression, expression in
fluency, provide options for executive functions
How do we motivate and engage students in learning?
Provide options for: interests, sustaining effort and
persistence, and self regulation
4. Implementing UDL
Lessons should be hands-on, interactive, engaging
Opportunities for whole group, small group, and individual
work
Designing the lesson with all
students in mind
5. Diagram of Implementation
By way of assessment, teachers universally design their curriculum to serve the needs
of students