2. What is Universal
Design (UD)?
A way to teach a diverse group of
students so they all learn the
necessary information. This is
done by providing options and
flexibility in the lesson plans
and curriculum you use as a
teacher.
3. 3 Guidelines for Implementing UD
Provide multiple means of:
1. Representation
--Make sure you represent the
activity or lesson in enough
ways so everyone can
comprehend and have equal
understanding. For example
using different language in
directions or presenting the
directions vocally or written.
2. Action and Expression
3. Engagement
4. 3 Guidelines for Implementing UD
Provide multiple means of:
1. Representation
2. Action and Expression
-- Make sure to provide
different ways for your
students to learn and to
demonstrate what they
have learned. For
example, a written
response or a
presentation.
3. Engagement
5. 3 Guidelines for Implementing UD
Provide multiple means of:
1. Representation
2. Action and Expression
3. Engagement
-- Make sure to design your
lessons so that all of your
students will have full
interest from beginning to
end. They need to all be
engaged equally so they
have equal opportunities to
learn the information.
6. In conclusion…
• The most important thing to understand about
universal design is to have OPTIONS and be
FLEXIBLE when a lesson plan or curriculum is
being created.
• A successful UD lesson will allow all the students
in your class to understand the material to the
EQUALLY so the lower performing students can
discuss the material with the higher performing
or average performing students.
