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What is Universal Design for
Learning?
Universal Design for Learning (aka UDL)
is “the design of products and
environments to be usable by all
people, to the greatest extent
possible, without the need for adaptation
or specialized design”
A key component of UDL is accessibility
(e.g. wheelchair accessibility)
Universal Design for Learning attempts to
stream away from curricula made for an
“average” students.
UDL attempts to serve ALL learners, no
matter what kind of learner they are
(marginalized students, as well
as, gifted/talented students).
Taken from: www.washington.edu
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How can UDL be implemented in
Education?
Teachers should design creative lessons
based on the barriers that are imperative
for students to cross (e.g. language
barriers, difficulty learning, etc.)
Teachers can use UDL to provide hands-
on learning, interactive lessons, engaging
lessons, and a comfortable atmosphere for
every student.
UDL can be implemented by allowing
students to interact with other students and
making sure that every student
understands the material being taught (e.g.
inclusion in the classroom).
UDL should ensure successful students
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What are the guidelines of UDL?
Representation:
Making sure every student can see the information presented
Making sure every student can understand the language and symbols of the
presentation
Making sure every student can comprehend the information
Expression:
Giving students options for physical expression (i.e. making sure everyone can
physically act)
Provide options for expression/fluency
Provide options for executive functions (i.e. how good the student is at
organizing information and monitoring their progress)
Engagement/Motivation:
Recruit interest
Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence (i.e. keep the learners
engaged)
Provide options for self-regulation (i.e. keep students internally driven to do
well)
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What are the guidelines of UDL?
Here is a chart that provides more information about the three guidelines of UDL:
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What does UDL do for learners?
UDL puts students in an inclusive environment helping them
realize that every student can succeed no matter their learning
abilities
UDL changes the focus from “disabled students” to a “disabled
classroom”. This change provides students with the idea that it
isn’t necessarily their fault that they cannot learn as well as the
other students.
UDL presents different ways of
learning that might help a
specific student see material
in a different way.
UDL makes everything accessible
7. + Work Cited
VIDEOS AND ARTICLES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGLTJw0GSxk&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3ardmq0a0&feature=relmfu
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.html
http://www.washington.edu/doit/CUDE/inst_sec.html
IMAGES
http://teachereducation.umf.maine.edu/diversity/diversity-resources/universal-design-for-learning/
www.transcendingdesign.com
http://www1.pgcps.org/UDL/index.aspx?id=127320
http://bergman-udl.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html
www.eipd.vcu.edu
The UDL Guidelines
Implementing UDL
UDL: Principles and Practice
Universal Design: Process, Principles, and Applications
Universal Design of Instruction in Elementary and Secondary Education
