Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that aims to provide all students with equal opportunities to learn by providing flexible approaches. The UDL principles involve providing multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement. This allows educators to meet the needs of all students despite their individual differences. When applying UDL in the classroom, educators should consider how students receive information, demonstrate their understanding, and maintain interest or motivation. An effective curriculum incorporates goals, materials, instructional methods, and assessment.

1. Universal Design For Learning
By Jessica LeFevre
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/udl-and-kurzweil.html

2. Universal Design
• Universal design is: the
design of any so that it can
be used by all people
without special adaptations,
regardless of race, gender,
physical abilities, age,
weight etc. Universal Design
aims at meeting the needs
of all people despite
differences and variety in
the people and the
characteristics or them.
• http://www.mkthink.com/archives/2919

3. Universal Design 8 Step Process
1. Identify the application.
2. Define the universe.
3. Involve consumers.
4. Adopt guidelines or
standards.
5. Apply guidelines or
standards.
6. Plan for
accommodations.
7. Train and support.
8. Evaluate.
• http://www.experiencedzine.com/2012/09/09/universal-design-at-disney/

4. Universal Design for Learning
Principles
• Provide multiple means of representation
– Provide options for perception
– Provide options for language and symbols
– Provide options for comprehension
• Provide multiple means of action and
expression
– Provide options for physical activity
– Provide options for expressive skills and
fluency
– Provide options for executive functions
• Provide multiple means of engagement
– Provide options for recruiting interest
– Provide options for sustaining effort and
persistence
– Provide options for self regulation
• http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/articles/udl

5. What to look for and focus on when applying
Universal Design for learning in your classroom
• How does the learner
pick up on information
• How does the learner
express and act on the
information
• How was the learner
engaged with the
information
• http://www.teachhouston.uh.edu/Photo_Gallery.html

6. Curriculum’s Four Main Components
• The curriculum should
include:
• It’s goals
• The materials that are in the
classroom or that need to
be used
• The methods in which the
teacher teaches the
material
• The means of assessment
http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/videos/udlcenter/guidelines

7. Works Cited
• "Universal Design: Process, Principles, and Applications." Universal Design:
Process, Principles, and Applications. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.html>.
• "Implementing UDL." YouTube. YouTube, 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 24 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3ardmq0a0>.
• "The UDL Guidelines." YouTube. YouTube, 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 24 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o>.
• "UDL: Principles and Practice." YouTube. YouTube, 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 24 Sept.
2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGLTJw0GSxk>.
• "The Center for Universal Design in Education." Universal Design of Instruction in
Elementary and Secondary Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.washington.edu/doit/CUDE/inst_sec.html>.