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Universal Design
Anna Beth Schneider
Dr. Michele Dickey
EDP 279
26 February 2014

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Basics of Universal Design
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“Universal design” is the design strategy with the goal of
permitting any person, regardless of any type of disability or
disposition, to fully utilize a service or product
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This philosophy can be applied in many different fields
(Burgstahler)
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When used in the field of education, this strategy is called
“Universal Design for Learning” (UDL) [UDLCenter] or
“Universal Design of Instruction” (UDI) [“Universal…”]

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Universal
Design for
Learning
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3 Elements of UDL
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Representation
Expression
Engagement (UDLCenter)
Image Sources
1. Image source:
http://www.libercloud.com/css/images/abou
t/main-teacherstudent.png
2. Image source:
http://www.millvalleylibrary.net/blog/wpcontent/uploads/2013/10/reading1.jpg

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Analysis of UDL and its 3 main
guidelines
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Two key words for implementation of UDL are “multiple means”
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Use many methods of teaching to appeal to different learning styles
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Use “multiple means” of representation (teaching students), expression
(letting students experiment with what they have learned), and
engagement (letting students utilize what they have learned)
[UDLCenter]

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Chart for UDL Guidelines
Image source: http://www.cast.org/library/UDLguidelines/udl_guidelines.gif

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Works Cited
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Burgstahler, Sheryl, Ph.D. "Universal Design:
Process, Principles, and Applications." DO-IT. University of
Washington, 2012. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.
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UDLCenter. "UDL: Principles and Practice." YouTube.
UDLCenter, 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.
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"Universal Design of Instruction in Elementary and
Secondary Education." DO-IT. University of
Washington, 2014. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.