Everything should be designed so it can be used by ALL people, not just the average person. Everyone must be learning, including those who are disabled and gifted.

Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design Principles

1. Reasonable use

2. Multiple uses

3. Simple and easily understood

4. Noticeable effective information

5. Errors are acceptable6. Little physical effort7. Appropriate size and space

Principles and Guidelines for Universal Design for Learning

Creating A Curriculum that is Universally

Designed

1. Create goals

2. Provide materials and manipulates

3. Methods of teaching for different types of learners

• Interactive and hands-on

4. Types of assessments

• Avoid diagnosis of disabilities

Benefits of Universal Design

for Learning1. Saves money in the

long run

2. Encourages an inclusive environment

3. Increases student engagement

4. Legal compliance

Works Cited By: Baylie Cheslock

http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGLTJw0GSxk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3ardmq0a0&feature=relmfu

http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED485470

http://teachereducation.umf.maine.edu/diversity/diversity-resources/universal-design-for-learning/

http://ajhidt.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/universal-design-for-learning/

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