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A closer look at
what, how, and why
Universal Design for Learning
What is UDL?
Research-based frameworkRemoves learning barriersAnticipates the needs of all students
How does UDL look?
Flexibility in:Information presentation
Student responseStudent engagement
Why is UDL effective?
ProvidesFlexibility
+Reduces Barriers in Instruction
=
HighAchievement
For AllStudents
UDL is what, how, and why!
Classroom instruction should include:
UDL is what, how, and why
UDL in the Classroom
Teacher Provides:Multiple ways of
presenting the lessonMultiple means of
expression, and assessment
Multiple means of student engagement
Students have:
Options for how they learn
Choices for how they demonstrate learning
Choices which will engage student interest
Classroom Before UDL
Teacher dominating discussion
Limited variety of materials
One type of final product required for all students
Classroom After UDL
Teacher provides choicesLessons incorporate a variety of technology or
examplesVariety of routines and systems are set upVariety of materials are accessible allowing
student useTechnology is available for students
References
CAST Master Reference: http://www.cast.org/pd/initiatives/masterref.html The Teaching Every Student (TES) section of the CAST Web site supports
educators in learning about and practicing Universal Design for Learning (UDL). http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/
Rose, D.H., Meyer, A., & Hitchcock, C. (Eds.). (2005). The universally designed classroom: Accessible curriculum and digital technologies. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
Rose, D. H., Hasselbring, T. S., Stahl, S., and Zabala, J. S. (2004). Assistive technology and universal design for learning: Two sides of the same coin, In D. Edyburn, K. Higgins, R. Boone (Eds), Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice. Knowledge by Design, Inc., http://www.knowledge-by-design.com/