2. Aims of Universal Design
• Ensure that all students thrive
and are making their way to
becoming an “expert learner”
– Expert learners- students
are insightful, are
enthusiastic about
learning
• Universal design for learning
(UDL)- preparing learning
experiences that are made to
be universal so that everyone
learns
– Each child is given chance
to go on their own path
3. Principles of Universal Design
• Presenting curriculum to students
– Multiple ways of teaching
information so that all
students can connect to the
learning
• Acknowledging different ways of
actions and expressions from
students
– Students vary in
demonstrating their
knowledge
• Various ways students can become
engaged in learning
– Addressing all student’s needs in
the classroom
4. UDL Implementation/ Guidelines
in the Classroom
• Requires constant communication among teachers and
administrators
– Make sure work and assessment is accountable
• Tries to reduce disabilities in the classrooms
– Therefore, more students will be successful in and
outside of the classroom
– All students participating and interacting in the
classroom
5. Benefits of UDL
• Each student has access to the curriculum in a
way that promotes the most learning for them
• Students will have ability to comprehend
information through ways that are meaningful
6. It’s all about ACCESSIBILITY
for
• Students
• Teachers
• Administrators
• Parents
• Community
To make the entire society knowledgeable and
productive!
