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Universal Design in
Education
By Richard Minicucci

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Universal Design
 “The design of products and
environments to be usable by
all people, to the greatest
extent possible, without the
need for adaptation or
specialized design.”(Burgstaler)
 Principles of Universal
Design Learning:
 1) Provide multiple means
of representation
 2) Provide multiple means
of action and expression
 3) Provide multiple means
of engagement

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Principle 1: Provide Multiple Means
of Representation
 Provide options for perception
 Customize
 Alternate ways
 Provide options for language
and symbols
 Define vocab
 Define symbols
 Provide options for
comprehension
 Make sure teaching method
can be understood

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Principle 2: Provide Multiple Means
of Action and Expression
 Provide options for physical
action
 Change methods to get
different responses
 Provide options for expression
and communication
 Multiple forms of media and
tools
 Provide options for executive
functions
 Give them guidelines
 Support ideas and methods

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Principle 3: Provide multiple means
of engagement
 MOST IMPORTANT
PRINCIPLE
 Without this principle, the
others can not happen
 Provide options for recruiting
interest
 Individuality
 Provide options for sustaining
effort and persistence
 Highlight goals
 Provide options for self
regulation
 Self-assessment

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Implementing UDL
 Implementing UDL in schools can be difficult
 Takes support on all ends
 Faculty
 Students
 Parents
 All in hopes that more students will succeed
 Engagement is the Key to success in UDL

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Works Cited
 Burgstahler, Sheryl. "Universal Design of Instruction (UDI):
Definition, Principles, Guidelines, and Examples." University of
Washington, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/instruction.
html>.
 Rose, David. "Implementing UDL." YouTube. N.p., 17 Mar. 2010.
Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3ardmq0a0>.
 Rose, David. "The UDL Guidelines." YouTube. N.p., 17 Mar. 2010.
Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o>.
 Rose, David. YouTube. N.p., 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded>.