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Universal Design for LearningImplementing Universal Design in Today’s Classrooms
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…without the need for adaptation or specialized design.”
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.html
Universal Design
is…
“The design of all products
andenvironments to be usable
by all people…
…to the greatest extent possible…
• Provide multiple ways to present new information
• GOAL: Knowledgeable Learners
Principle #1
• Provide multiple ways for students to learn and express their learning
• GOAL: Goal-Directed Learners
Principle #2
• Provide multiple ways for students to engage and put their learning into action
• GOAL: Motivated Learners
Principle #3
The CAST Universal Design for Learning Principles:
+Principle #1: Give options for
perception
Make sure information presented in class is available in different forms!
+Principle #1: Provide options
for language, mathematical expressions, and symbols
Define vocabulary words and math symbols. Present information in the languages that your
students speak.
+Principle #1: Provide options
for comprehension
Make information easier to process by highlighting important ideas, and by supplying
background knowledge on the topic.
+Principle #2: Provide options
for physical action
Give students different ways to explore the topic through experimentation.
+Principle #2: Provide options
for expression and communication
Let students express what they have learned on paper, online, through a model or representation, through dialogue, etc.
+Principle #2: Provide options
for executive function
Help students make goals and stay on task by providing classroom tools like goal sheets,
to-do lists, and by posting schedules.
+Principle #3: Provide options
for recruiting interest
Give lessons that have culturally relevant examples that are interesting to the students.
+Principle #3: Provide options
for sustaining effort and persistence
Give students resources that will help them solve the problems such as working together in groups, or getting feedback on progress.
+Principle #3: Provide options
for self-regulation
Set high expectations and help students develop study strategies, motivation,
and self-assessment.