Universal Design for Learning is a framework that aims to increase access to learning by reducing barriers through presenting information in various ways, allowing for diverse forms of student expression, and motivating and engaging learners. Its overall goal is to value diversity and inclusiveness in education by stimulating interest through different means while accounting for physical, cognitive, intellectual, and organizational barriers that may impact learning.

1. Universal Design For Learning
Valuing Diversity & Inclusiveness

2. Present information & content in various ways
How We Present Information

3. Provide different ways that students can express
what they know
How We Act & Express

4. Stimulate interest, motivation, & persistence for
learning
How We Motivate & Engage

5. UDL’s overall intention is to increase access to
learning by reducing
physical, cognitive, intellectual, &
organizational barriers to learning
Overall Goal

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