Universal Designfor Learning

Presented by:

Jessica Callaghan, FDLRS NEFEC Technology Specialist

and Cindy Lanzer, HRD Specialist

Created by: Jessica Callaghan and Cheryl Libbert, RLATS

Training Objectives:

Participants will:

Understand the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Develop strategies for incorporating UDL into the classroom

What is Universal Design for Learning?

UDL at a Glance:http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/videos/udlcenter/udl

Activity: Describe a student for Case Study

Three Principles of UDLMultiple Means of Representation – provide

learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge

Multiple Means of Action and Expression – provide learners with multiple ways to demonstrate what he/she has learned

Multiple Means of Engagement – multiple ways to engage students’ interest and motivate them to learn

UDL Principle IMultiple Means of Representation

Provide options for:

Perception

Language, mathematical expressions and symbols

Comprehension

1. Provide Options for PerceptionPrinted textVisualsAuditoryTactile

2. Provide options for language, mathematical expressions, and symbolsClarify vocabulary and symbolsClarify syntax and structureSupport decoding text, math notations, and symbolsSupport understanding across languages (ESOL)Illustrate through multiple media

3. Provide options for comprehension

Activate or supply background knowledgeHighlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and

relationshipsGuide information processing, visualization, and

manipulationMaximize transfer and generalization

Case Study – ProvideMultiple Means of Representation

UDL Principle II Multiple Meansof Action and Expression

Provide options for:

Physical action

Expression and communication

Executive functions

4. Provide options for physical action Vary the methods for response and navigationOptimize access to tools and assistive technology

5. Provide options for expressions and communicationUse multiple media for communicationUse multiple tools for construction and compositionBuild fluencies with graduated levels of support for

practice and performance

6. Provide options for executive functionsGuide appropriate goal-settingSupport planning and strategy developmentFacilitate managing information and resourcesEnhance capacity for monitoring progress

Case Study – Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression

UDL Principle IIIMultiple Means of EngagementProvide options for:

Recruiting interest

Sustaining effort and persistence

Self-regulation

7. Provide options for recruiting interestOptimize individual choice and autonomyOptimize relevance, value, and authenticityMinimize threats and distractions

8. Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence

Heighten salience of goals and objectivesVary demands and resources to optimize challengeFoster collaboration and communityIncrease mastery-oriented feedback

9. Provide options for self-regulationPromote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivationFacilitate personal coping skills and strategiesDevelop self-assessment and reflection

Case Study – Provide Multiple Means of Engagement