Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
According to the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, UDL is:"The term UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING means a scientifically valid framework for guiding educational practice that:
(A) provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and in the ways students are engaged; and
(B) reduces barriers in instruction, provides appropriate accommodations, supports, and challenges, and maintains high achievement expectations for all students, including students with disabilities and students who are limited English proficient."
(A) provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and in the ways students are engaged; and
(B) reduces barriers in instruction, provides appropriate accommodations, supports, and challenges, and maintains high achievement expectations for all students, including students with disabilities and students who are limited English proficient."
This is a new approach to teaching that allows everyone to be involved in the learning process. It is an umbrella full of new choices to allow everyone to learn. UDL includes all students and gives everyone a chance to learn. It provides different teaching strategies to meet various learning styles.
Universal Design for Learning has three concepts:
-Representation
-Action and Expression
-Engagement
-Representation
-Action and Expression
-Engagement
Example of UDL in the classroom:
A computer that has text to speech software for students who have trouble reading. Computers also benefit other students that like to play games for learning or just for fun.
More information on UDL:
Visit CAST-
http://www.cast.org
Visit National Center on Universal Design for Learning-
http://www.udlcenter.org
Visit Maryland Learning Links: Universal Design for Learning-
http://marylandlearninglinks.org/950
Visit CAST-
http://www.cast.org
Visit National Center on Universal Design for Learning-
http://www.udlcenter.org
Visit Maryland Learning Links: Universal Design for Learning-
http://marylandlearninglinks.org/950