1. UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING
(UDL)
Presented by: Nadia Jacobs
Walden University EDUC6714

2. WHAT IS THE UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR
LEARNING?

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

4. 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.

5. Rose and Meyer (2008) suggests that:
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.

6. They also indicate that the learning process
is influenced by outside factors which should
be taken into consideration as well.
Ability Levels
Learning Learning
Cultures Influences Styles
Backgrounds

8. THERE ARE 3 BASIC
PRINCIPLES OF UDL

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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.

12. Technology 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.

13. CAST, 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

15. This tool allows teachers to create digital books to support reading
instruction.
Available at: http://bookbuilder.cast.org

16. 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

17. 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

18. HOW CAN UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR
LEARNING
WORK IN OUR SCHOOL?

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

20. 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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21. IMAGE CREDITS
Cast.org/research/udl/index.html
Bookbuilder.cast.org
Speedchange.blogspot.com
Eventbrite.com
Walton.k12.ga.us
Moxiebird.com
Attitudeofgratitude.typepad.com
Learningdifferently.wikispaces.com
Microsoft Powerpoint clip art

22. RESOURCES
Laureate 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 from
http://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
Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4