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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.