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UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

Understand what Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is.

Articulate concrete strategies and examples to apply UDL concepts in your classrooms.

Expand your knowledge of accessible course materials and how they are related to UDL concepts.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all.

Source: Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) at http://www.cast.org

3 NETWORKS OF THE LEARNING BRAIN

Learning is distributed across interconnected networks

Recognition network

Strategic network

Affective network

Images from: http://neurons.wordpress.com

HOW BRAIN IS WIRED?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOIWVo-4-lc

LEARNING BRAIN AND UDL PRINCIPLES

3 Networks of the Learning Brain

Interconnected network of

Recognition Strategic Affective

UDL Principles

Provide multiple means of

• Representation

• Expression & Action

• Engagement