Universal Design in education aims to design inclusive learning experiences for all students. There are three guidelines: (1) provide multiple means of representation, such as using various formats to present information; (2) provide multiple means of action and expression, like alternative ways for students to demonstrate knowledge; and (3) provide multiple means of engagement, such as appealing to different interests to keep students involved. The goal is for all students to be able to perceive, understand, and engage with lessons in a way that works for them.

1. UNIVERSAL
DESIGN
Kendall Hoover

2. WHAT IS
UNIVERSAL
DESIGN?
Universal Design in education is
how we design media and learning
experiences to be inclusive to the
greatest extent possible.
Credit for information during PowerPoint is from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o&feature=relmfu

3. THREE GUIDELINES.
There are three big guidelines to Universal
Design in education. These guidelines are:
1. Provide Multiple Means of Representation.
2. Provide Multiple Means of Action and
Expression.
3. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement.

4. REPRESENTATION
 Every child should be able to perceive the
presentation.
 Every child should understand how it is
presented, for instance the language and
symbols used.
 Every child should be able to comprehend
the information in the presentation.
With this being said, the way at which you
present the information should accommodate
all students in the classroom.
http://www.statmethods.net/graphs/pie.html
http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/academic_technology/faculty_reso
urces/powerpoint/ppt_optimize

5. EXPRESSION
 Options provided for physical action.
 Options provided for expressive skills and
fluency.
 Options provided that help with outside
functions.
Students may differ greatly on their ability of
expression. With these three
guidelines, students should be able to have an
alternative way of learning that all learners can
understand.
http://www.decorah.lib.ia.us/rsvp/volunteer-
stations/NisseFeb07.jpg/view
http://www.school-
portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=97530
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6. ENGAGEMENT
 Options that help with recruiting interest.
 Options for effort and persistence.
 Options for self regulation.
These guidelines help students to learn in their
own way because of their interests and this
helps to keep the students involved.
http://www.findingtheteachablemoments.com/2013
/05/what-does-my-child-need-to-learn-age-2.html
http://angelicscalliwags.com/2013/08/01/helping-a-struggling-maths-
student-number-bonds/
The pictures to the left show that one student likes
using sticks to count, while another enjoys using
blocks.