udl series: strategies for expressing learning
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What is UDL?UDL is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn.
“These principles guide design of learning environments with a
deep understanding and appreciation for
individual variability.”
CAST, 2015
UDL also accounts for “learners who were formerly relegated to ‘the margins’ of our educational systems but now are recognized
as part of the predictable spectrum of variation.”
CAST, 2015
● Use syllabus to communicate expectations for goals.
● Model goal-setting.● Require learning
contracts.● Post student work on
class website.
Tips
● Use syllabus to communicate timing and format of assignments.
● Model learning and organizational strategies.
● Clarify instructions with narrated video.
Tips
Tips● Use syllabus to
communicate timing.● Use prompts to
promote reflection.● Integrate frequent,
low-stakes assessments.
● Provide checklists and self-check quizzes.
Tips● Provide options for
note-taking and annotations.
● Provide choices for communicating skills/knowledge: written, verbal, diagram, mult. choice.
Tips● Identify options for
composition: writing, drawing, concept mapping, etc.
● Adjust assignments so students can use multiple tools (written, recordings, multimedia)
Tips● Provide self-paced
practice quizzes.● Provide self-check
quizzes.● Provide options for
students to receive immediate feedback.
Tips● Use syllabus to
organize resources and help students manage information.
● Help students prioritize tasks.
● Provide clear course headings and icons.
● Chunk content appropriately.
Using Data● Include more
formative assessments.
● Adjust guidelines.● Check-in with
students more frequently.
● Adjust deadlines.● Break-down
assignments.
Next StepsHow does UDL implementation impact course success?
How do students perceive UDL-aligned curriculum?
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ResourcesUDLonCampus.cast.org
@UDLonCampus
Castprofessionallearning.org
UDL-IRN.org
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