universal design learning: fundamental concepts
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Fundamental Concepts of Universal
Design Learning
Presented by: Leann PriceMarshall University
College of Education and Professional DevelopmentCurriculum and Instruction
The ChallengeAll students havedifferent learning needs,abilities, and preferences
The NeedProvide learning opportunities
in the general education curriculum that are:
INCLUSIVE and EFFECTIVE
FOR ALL
Civil Rights Legacy – Universal Design
Universal Design: Access for everyone! Old design:
Some are denied
Universal design (UD) examples
•Ramps and curb cuts•Digital books with text-to-speech•TV and video captioning•Easy-grip tools•Electric doors
What are the UDL Principles?UDL provides multiple means for
– Representing information (the what)– Action and expression (the how)– Engagement (the why)
Universal Design for Learning Combines new insights
from brain research about the nature of learner differences
with a century of best practices in progressive education.
An Overview of UDL
GoalsTraditional Learning goals may
get skewed by the inflexible ways and means of achieving them.
UDL Learning goals are
attained in many individualized ways, by many customized means.
MaterialsTraditional Mostly print and
everyone gets the same materials.
Few options
UDL Variety of materials,
media, and formats to reach learners with diverse abilities, styles, and needs equally well.
MethodsTraditional Teacher-centered
(lecture) Homogeneous
grouping Burden on student
to adapt to “get it”
UDL Interactivity Heterogeneous
grouping Rich supports for
understanding, independent learning
AssessmentTraditional Confuse goals with
means Summative – when
it’s too late to adjust instruction!
UDL Many possible
means as long as they measure learning!
Supports instructional improvement
Apply principles to our instruction Demand universally-designed products Share UDL resources and lesson plans with
others Advocate curriculum adoption policies that
require UDL principles
What can we do to promote UDL?
UDL Guidelines In-depth guide for practical applicationResource for curriculum developersChecklists for teachersGo to www.udlcenter.org
Statutes and regulations– Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 2015– Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA)– National Instructional Materials Accessibility
Standard (NIMAS)– Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
Federal supports for UDL
How would you learn best?Task: To cook a Hawaiian meal for a Luau. Provided you have all the necessary ingredients, expertise and money available.
I would learn best if…..
I would not learn very well if….
Information and Resources CAST (Center for Applied Special
Technology) www.cast.org
CAST FREE LEARNING TOOLShttp://www.cast.org/our-work/learning-tools.html#.V4fun01THcs
Universal Design Learning Center http://www.udlcenter.org
TO DOWNLOAD UDL Full Text Guidelines: http://
www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines/downloads
BIBLIOGRAPHY Meyer, A., Rose, D. H., & Gordon, D.
(2014). Universal design for learning: Theory and practice.
National Center on Universal Design for LearningRetrieved from http://www.udlcenter.org/