Universal Design for Instruction (UDI) aims to make classrooms accessible to all students by reducing physical, cognitive, and organizational barriers in lessons, materials, and assessments. It can be implemented in every classroom to address rigid curriculums not designed for all learners, minimizing the need for accommodations while increasing access to learning. Examples of UDI include making the class climate, interactions, environment, delivery methods, resources, feedback, and assessments flexible and accessible to a wide range of student skills.
1. Universal Design and how it is
Implemented in Education
By Amelia Williamson - EDP279 Spring 2013
February 2013
2. UDI in short
✤ Can be used in every
classroom
✤ Can be used to
address the fixed and
narrow curriculum we
currently have that is
not designed for all
✤ Does not eliminate
accommodations but
it will minimize the
need
3. Reasons for Implementing
✤ Makes barriers clearer for lessons and
materials used
✤ Intended to increase access to learning by
reducing physical, cognitive, intellectual,
and organizational barriers
✤ Implements inclusion
✤ Good for a wide range of student skills
✤ Provides a flexible learning environment
4. Examples of Where
Implementation Occurs
✤ Class climate
✤ Interaction
✤ Environment
✤ Delivery methods
✤ Resources
✤ Feedback
✤ Assessment
✤ Accommodation
