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Universal Design for Learning Guide

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides accessible learning alternatives for all students in advance. UDL applies to all learners by allowing for multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement. The three main principles of UDL are providing multiple means of representation through varied perception, language and symbols options, multiple means of expression by offering different assessment types, and multiple means of engagement through recruiting interest via varied activities.

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Universal Design for Learning Guide

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides accessible learning alternatives for all students in advance. UDL applies to all learners by allowing for multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement. The three main principles of UDL are providing multiple means of representation through varied perception, language and symbols options, multiple means of expression by offering different assessment types, and multiple means of engagement through recruiting interest via varied activities.

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Universal Design for


Learning
A one size fits all approach
Kara Suckow, EDUC-626

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What is UDL?

Universal Learning Design provides accessible


alternatives for individual learners.

Alternatives are considered and created in ADVANCE

Alternative materials are readily available

Adjust teaching to the needs of ALL students in the


classroom

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Why should we use UDL?

Universal Design Learning applies to ALL learners

Provides appropriate interventions for above average,


grade level, and below average students

Allows students to express themselves in a way they are


comfortable with

Allows students to be engaged in a variety of ways

Promotes collaboration between general and specialized


classroom teachers

Ensures there are enough options/challenges for all


students

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The 3 Main Principles of UDL
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Multiple Means of Representation

2)

Multiple Means of Action/Expression

3)

Multiple Means of Engagement

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Multiple Means of
Representation

Each student is provided a way to access the material

Options are provided for perception

Options are provided for language and symbols

Options are provided for comprehension

Teacher Responsibility:

Consider in what order concepts and content should be


taught

Provide multilevel and multisensory materials for further


understanding of the content

Multiple Means of Action and


Expression

Each student is provided a way to demonstrate their


understanding of the material

Options are provided to physically act out understanding

Options are provided for expression and fluency (writing,


drawing, speaking)

Options are provided to develop executive functions

Teacher Responsibility:

Consider how learning outcomes will be assessed

Develop multilevel assessments

Provide a list of options for expression (book report,


comic, presentation, video)

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Multiple Means of Engagement

Providing a way for all students to be fully engaged in


classroom lectures, presentations, activities, etc.

Use multiple ways to recruit interest in a topic

Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence

Provide options for self-regulation

Teacher Responsibility:

Determine appropriate lesson formats (activities, games,


stations)

Consider instructional arrangement (whole-group, small


groups, peer partners)

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Challenges with UDL

All teachers working together need to be on the same


page with UDL and agree to collaborate on a regular
basis

The teacher must have a very good understanding of


each individual childs needs in his/her class

A large amount of time for preparation must be


dedicated to make UDL successful in the classroom

Change can be difficult and not all educators are willing


to transition to more modern classroom approaches

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Resources

Villa, Richard A., and Jacqueline S. Thousand. Creating


an Inclusive School. Alexandria, VA: Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development,1995. Print.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o

http://dpi.wi.gov/universal-design-learning

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