Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curricula that provides multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression to reduce learning barriers and enable all students to gain knowledge. UDL draws from research in brain science and aims to simultaneously enhance learning by providing supports and reducing curricular barriers. It involves proactively designing instruction with consideration for different learning networks in the brain and allowing for multiple ways of learning and assessment. UDL can be practiced through incorporating periodic breaks for students to review notes, discuss content, and reducing need for sustained attention to engage learners.

1. Promoting Inclusive
classrooms:-
Adopting Universal
Design for
Learning(UDL)
DR.GITA NARAHARI
PSYCHOLOGIST AND AUTHOR

2. Universal Design for Learning
(UDL)
 Is a research-based framework for designing
curricula—that is, educational goals, methods,
materials, and assessments.
That enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and
enthusiasm for learning.
This is accomplished by simultaneously providing rich
supports for learning and reducing barriers to the
curriculum, while maintaining high achievement
standards for all students.

3. The Physical Environment
 Architectural term coined by Ron Mace from North
Carolina State University in the 1970’s.

4. Curricular Barriers
 Just as physical Barriers occur in our physical
environment, curricular barriers exist in our
Instructional.
UDL
 Instructional Environment
 Learning barriers may exist in our curricular
environment
 Proactive design of curriculum
and instruction
 Instructional accommodations can be time
consuming and difficult to implement

5. Multi ways of Learning and
Assessment

6. Brain-based Learning Networks
Brain-based research indicates three distinct yet inter-related
learning networks (Rose, Meyer, Hitchcock, 2005):
1. Recognition Learning Network (what)
 How we make sense of presented information
2. Affective Learning Network (why)
 How motivation & participation impacts learning
3. Strategic Learning Network (how)
 How we demonstrate our learning or mastery
 http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/learn.php

7. Practicing UDL
 1.Share one unique Experience with your group.
 2. videos Making
 3.Ppts

9. Engaging Process through UDL
 What: Short (4-minute) periodic breaks to review notes and/or
discuss course content.
 Why: Increases accuracy of notes (Ruhl & Suritsky, 1995); higher
exam scores and less need for sustained attention (Braun &
Simpson, 2004).
 How: Pause at natural breaks (15 minutes). Provide clear
instructions, signal beginning and ending of PP and include time
for unresolved questions.
 Ways:
 Independent review of notes
 Short writing assignment (Quick write)
 Group (Think-Pair-Share) discussion of notes or material

10. Lets learn more, lets UDL.
Prof.S.B.Gita Narahari
gitanarahari@rediffmail.com
drsbgita@gmail.com
Thank you for Willingness to
Learn.