Universal design for learning

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

(UDL)Presented by: Nadia JacobsWalden University EDUC6714

WHAT IS THE UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING?

The Higher Education

Opportunity Act of 2008

A research based framework for designing curriculum—including goals, methods, materials, and assessments – that enables all individuals to gain knowledge,

skills, and enthusiasm for learning.

How does UDL work?

Universal Design for Learning provides a flexible curriculum in activities, in the ways

information is presented, in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge, and in the

ways students are engaged. Other requirements are: to reduce barriers, provide

appropriate supports and challenges, and maintain high achievement standards for all students, including those with disabilities.

Learning takes place between 3 different areas of the brain that affect the “What”, the “How” and the

“Why” of learning. These areas are known as the

Recognition, Strategic, and Affective Networks.

Rose and Meyer (2008) suggests that:

They also indicate that the learning process is influenced by outside factors

which should be taken into consideration as well.

Ability Levels

LearningStyles

Backgrounds

CulturesLearning Influence

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In other words:

All students need an equalopportunity to learn!

THERE ARE 3 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF UDL

1st Principle:Provide multiple and flexible methods of

presentation to give students with diverse learning styles various ways of acquiring information and

knowledge.

Examples: Audio books for auditory learners; Math manipulatives for Tactile learners.

2nd Principle:Provide flexible means of expression to provide diverse students with alternatives for demonstrating what they

have learned.

Examples: Making a model or doing a presentation

3rd Principle:Provide multiple and flexible means of engagement to tap

into diverse learners’ interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate them to learn.

Example: Vary the teaching style to fit the learning style of a student. Also allow students to choose to work in a group or independently.

Technology plays an Integral role in UDL for

studentsTechnology is important because it is key to

differentiation, and reaches each student in varying ways.

Example: Computers, iPods, hand held devices, Speech to text, etc.

Technology plays an Integral role in UDL for

educatorsCAST, a nonprofit research and development organization that

works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for

Learning, has several online tools designed to give teachers the ability to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

http://www.cast.org/about/index.htm

AVAILABLE ONLINE TOOLS

This tool allows teachers to create digital books to support reading instruction.

Available at: http://bookbuilder.cast.org

CAST UDL Book Builder

CAST UDL Lesson Builder

This site allows educators to create and implement lessons with flexible goals, methods, materials, and assessments that support learning for all students. http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/learn.php

CAST UDL Science Writer

This site supports students in writing lab and class reports. This tool is geared toward middle school and high school students.

http://sciencewriter.cast.org/welcome

HOW CAN UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

WORK IN OUR SCHOOL?

The potential impact UDL can have on student learning in our building is that more students will have their academic

needs met.

Also, by providing differentiated instruction to those in need can allow students to reach their full potential.

UDL supports cultural, ethnic, linguistic and academic diversity by reaching all learners

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Cast.org/research/udl/index.htmlBookbuilder.cast.org

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RESOURCESLaureate Education, Inc.(Executive Producer). Program 13: Brain research and universal design for learning [DVD]. Reaching and engaging all learners through technology. Baltimore, MD: Author.

National Center on Universal Design for Learning (2011, March 15).UDL guidelines-Version 2.0. Retrieved fromhttp://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidline

Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/chapter2_2.cfm

Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/chapter6_6.cfm

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