Principles of Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning: An Informational Guide
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LPrinciples of Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning
An Informational GuideKelly Van Singel EDIS 6400 602W 3.23.2014
DU LHISTORYUniversal Design and the Principles for Universal Design are a thought
outgrowth of a center at North Carolina State University. Originally opening in
1989, the center officially became known as The Center for Universal Design in
1996. Federal grant funding from the National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research or NIDRR helped in the formation of an advocating
committee composed of Bettye Rose Connell, Mike Jones, Ron Mace, Jim
Mueller, Abir Mullick, Elaine Ostroff, Jon Sanford, Ed Steinfeld, Molly Story, and
Gregg Vanderheiden who developed an important document known as The
Principles of Universal Design. The next slide contains the seven major principles
contained therein.
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“The Principles of Universal Design were conceived and developed by The Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University. Use or application of the Principles in any form by an
individual or organization is separate and distinct from the Principles and does not constitute or imply acceptance or endorsement by The Center for Universal Design of the use or application.”
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PRINCIPLE ONE: Equitable Use
The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.
PRINCIPLE TWO: Flexibility in UseThe design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities
PRINCIPLE THREE: Simple and Intuitive UseUse of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.
PRINCIPLE FOUR: Perceptible InformationThe design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities.
PRINCIPLE FIVE: Tolerance for ErrorThe design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.
PRINCIPLE SIX: Low Physical EffortThe design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue.
PRINCIPLE SEVEN: Size and Space for Approach and UseAppropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or mobility.
http://www.ncsu.edu/ncsu/design/cud/pubs_p/docs/poster.pdf
DU LIMPACT and EXTENSIONThe concepts of the Universal Design architectural movement and its seven
principles extend into the accessible educational thought process called University
Design for Learning or UDL.
“Universal Design for Learning extends universal design in two key ways. First, it
applies the idea of built-in flexibility to the educational curriculum. Second, it pushes
universal design one step further by supporting not only improved access to
information within classrooms, but also improved access to learning.”
http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/chapter4_2.cfm
DU LCONNECTION of UD, UDL and Early ATIn 1984 a group educational advocates and researchers founded CAST, the
Center for Applied Special Technology. By 1995, the concept of Universal Design
for Learning was now being featured and explained in CAST presentations.
After the introduction of UDL principles to the Council of Exception Children via
the topical brief entitled Design Principles for Student Access, several accessibility
software technologies such as Bobby, Thinking Reader, and CAST eREADER 3.0
emerged. CAST also continually strived to monitor the overall accessibility and
application of UDL principals on their website. The National UDL Support Center
was then founded in 2009 as an outgrowth program of CAST.
http://www.cast.org/about/timeline/index.html
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudlcenter
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http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl
UDLis necessary
“Individuals bring a
huge variety of skills,
needs, and interests to
learning. Neuroscience
reveals that these
differences are as
varied and unique as
our DNA or
fingerprints. Three
primary brain
networks come into
play:”
DU LPrinciple I: Provide Multiple Means of Representation
the WHAT of learning
Principle II: Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression
the HOW of learning
Principle III: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
the WHY of learning
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WHAT
HOW
WHY
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl/3principles
UDL Three PrinciplesThree principles extend from the foundational concepts of UDL:
DU LPrinciple I: Provide Multiple Means of REPRESENTATION
IWHAT
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines/principle1#principle1_g1
Guideline 1: Provide options for perception
Guideline 2: Provide options for language,
expressions, and symbols
Guideline 3: Provide options for comprehension
It is important that ideas are presented in multiple
modes of representations that allow learners to use a
multisensory and experiential process.
DU LPrinciple II: Provide Multiple Means of ACTIONS and EXPRESSION
IIHOW
Guideline 4: Provide options for physical action
Guideline 5: Provide options for expression and
communication
Guideline 6: Provide options for executive functions
It is important that learners are provided various
opportunities for the expressive output of ideas in
multiple modalities.
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines/principle2#principle2_g4
DU LIIIWHY
Principle III: Provide Multiple Means of ENGAGEMENT
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines/principle3#principle3_g7
Guideline 7: Provide options for recruiting interest
Guideline 8: Provide options for sustaining effort and
persistence
Guideline 9: Provide options for self-regulation
It is important to go after the learner’s interests and
provide appropriate methods for successful sensory
modulation to help sustain the learning
process.
DU LAPPLY UDL PRINCIPLES TO DEVELOP EXPERT LEARNERS who are
“The goal of UDL is to create environments in which everyone will
have the opportunity to become expert learners and the means to
get there, be it tech or non-tech, should be flexible.”
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/expertlearners
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udltechnology
“By definition, UDL is
concentrated on proactively
overcoming barriers that
inhibit students from being
successful and maintaining
high levels of achievement”
(Basham, Israel, Graden,
Poth & Winston, 2010).
DU LCONNECTION of UDL to ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
“In short, technology is
not synonymous with
UDL, but it does play a
valuable role in its
implementation and
conceptualization.”http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udltechnology
http://community.udlcenter.org/
Assistive Technology is not automatically UDL. Assistive Technology can help
create opportunities for students to perform at their best while it implements
principles of UDL to improve the overall learning process. “The use of
technology provides clear advantages to those who wish to provide flexible,
supportive, and adjustable learning and productivity experiences to all learners”
(Hitchcock & Stahl, 2003).
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APPLICATION of UDL
UDL can be applied in the development of curriculum materials in the
classroom. Materials that are accessible and flexible to meet the needs of any
learner of any age, ability, gender, linguistic or cultural background.
Curriculum materials created with UDL principles should help instructors
differentiate instruction and modify curriculum for any learner.
DU LAPPLICATION STRATEGIES of UDL
• Use multiple strategies to present content
• Offer a choice of learning
• Use a variety of materials
• Provide cognitive supports
• Teach to a variety of learning styles
• Provide flexible opportunities for assessment
(Rose & Meyer, 2002)
https://teal.ed.gov/tealGuide/udl
DU LRESOURCES ON UDL IN CURRICULUM
http://mits.cenmi.org/Resources/UDLCriticalElements.aspx
http://www.ocali.org/center/udl
http://e3t.org/
http://udlexchange.cast.org/home
REFERENCES
Basham, J., Israel, M., Graden, J., Poth, R., and Winston, M. (2010) A comprehensive approach to rti: embedding universal design for learning and
technology. Learning Disability Quarterly , 33(4), 243-255. http://0-www.jstor.org.maurice.bgsu.edu/stable/23053228
Cortiella, C. (2008). A Parent’s Guide to Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
http://www.ncld.org/images/stories/Publications/AdvocacyBriefs/ParentGuide-UDL/ParentsGuidetoUDL.pdf
Hitchcock, C., & Stahl, S. (2003). Assistive technology, universal design, universal design for learning: improved learning
opportunities. Journal Of Special Education Technology, 18(4), 45-52.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.maurice.bgsu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eft&AN=507858001&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Rose, D.H., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal Design for Learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development.
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