2. “Universal design is the design of
products and environments to be
usable by all people, to the
greatest extent possible, without
the need for adaptation or
specialized design.” – Ron Mace
(“About UD”)
3. Class climate – Respect diversity
and inclusiveness
Interaction – Between students
and teacher
Physical environments and
products – Accessible to and
usable by all students
Delivery methods – Multiple
methods of all types of learners
Information resources and
technology – Must be
engaging, flexible, and
accessible
Feedback – Specific and given
regularly
Assessment – Multiple methods
and tools
Accommodation – Plan for
students not met by ID
(Burgstahler)
Educational Instruction
using Universal Design
Principles
Equitable use
Flexibility in use
Simple and intuitive
Perceptible information
Tolerance for error
Low physical effort
Size and space for approach
and use
Principles of Universal
Design
4. Implementation In Education
Universal Design for Learning
Guidelines:
I. Multiple Means of
Representation – For
resourceful, knowledgeable
learners
II. Multiple Means of Action
and Expression – For
strategic, goal-directed
learners
III. Multiple Means of
Engagement – For
purposeful, motivated
5. A teaching theory that
suggests that instructional
practices and approaches
should be adapted to
accommodate each
student in the classroom.
Teachers must be flexible
and adjust accordingly to
meet students’ needs.
The goal is to meet students
where they are and to help
them along the way.
Differentiated Instruction
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