Universal Design
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;
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(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.
| Multiple Means of: | ||
| Representation | Action & Expression | Engagement |
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•Perception
•Language, Expression, and Symbols
•Comprehension
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•Physical Action
•Expression and Communication
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•Recruiting Interest
•Sustaining Effort and Persistence
•Self-Regulation
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Key Components:
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) refers to the process of making course concepts and skills attainable to a greater number of students, regardless of their differing learning styles, physical, sensory organizational and linguistic abilities.
• Rather than the “one-size fits-all” approach, UDL stresses flexible delivery of content, assignment, and activities.
• Designed from the beginning to be accessible and valid for the widest range of students
• UDL allows the learning process to be more accessible without singling out students with disabilities. Not all of our lowest performing students are on an IEP. Using the principles of UDL helps all students.
| Books or Articles on UDL | |||
| Article: Differentiated Instruction and Implications for UDL Implementation (pdf) | Article: Curriculum Access for Students with Low-Incidence Disabilities (pdf) | Article: Virtual Reality/Computer Simulation & the Implications for UDL Implementation (pdf) | Article: Would You Recognize Universal Design For Learning If You Saw It? (pdf) |
| Article: Gaining Access to General Education: The Promise of Universal Design for Learning (pdf) | Article: Perspectives on UDL and Assessment: An Interview with Robert Mislevy (pdf) | Article: Universal Design for Learning: Policy Changes and Recommendations (pdf) | Article List by CAST (external link) |
| Rose & Meyer (2002) (Book) Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age (external link) | Hall, Meyer, Rose (2012) (Book) Universal Design in the Classroom: Practical Applications (external link) | ||
| Classrooms Implementing UDL | |||
| UDL in Maryland (external link) | Maryland State Department of Education UDL Guidelines (pdf) | School Implementing UDL: California (external link) | School Implementing UDL: Indiana (external link) |
| Baltimore County Public Schools (video 1, video 2, video 3) | Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (video 1, video 2, video 3, video 4) | Cecil County Public Schools (video) | Chelmsford Public Schools (video 1, video 2) |
| General Resources | |||
| UDL Tools and Activities (external link) | National Center on Universal Design for Learning Three Principles of UDL (external link) | National Center on Universal Design for Learning UDL Guidelines (external link) | Professional Development Resources from CAST (pdf) |
| CAST Master Reference List: UDL Tools and Resources (external link) | What is UDL? A YouTube Video from CAST (external link) | Fast Facts: UDL (Ohio State University) (pdf) | |
| Video Links or Webinars | |||
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CAST Videos: (external link)
-Diversity of Learners
-Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning
-Brain Research
-Principles of Universal Design for Learning
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CAST Video: UDL Principles and Practice (external link) | Archived Webinar (9/11/12): UDL, AIM and AT: Complementary Supports for the Achievement of All Students (external link) | Maryland Learning Links: UDL in the Classroom, A Virtual Tour (external link) |
| Learner Variability and UDL [Online seminar presentation]. UDL Series, No. 1. (external link) | From Bach to Lady Gaga [Online seminar presentation]. UDL Series, No. 2 (external link) | UDL Implementation: A Process of Change [Online seminar presentation]. UDL Series, No. 3 (external link) | UDL Walk Through (external link) |
| UDL Look Fors: Students Making Choices (external link) | UDL Look Fors: Classroom Materials (external link) | Classroom Example Multiple Means of Student Engagement (external link) | Overview of UDL (external link) |
| Commercial Products Helpful to UDL Implementation | ||
| Kurzweil: Text to speech software to support UDL (pdf) | Sublimelearning.com Professional Development to help teachers integrate technology into instruction (external link) | Unique Learning Systems: Online Curriculum for special learners |
| Informal UDL Discussions: What is UDL? | |
| What is UDL? Discussion Forum from International Society for Technology in Education (external link) | What is UDL? Blog Discussion with video (external link) |
| Ready to Use Materials | ||
| UDL Learning Wheel (pdf) | UDL Guidelines: Educator Checklist (pdf) | UDL Interactive Wheel |
| CAST Book Builder (external link) | CAST Lesson Builder (external link) | CAST UDL Book Editions (external link) |
| Self Reflection (PLC Member) (pdf) | Self Reflection (all staff) (pdf) | UDL Monthly Outreach & Plan (pdf) |
| UDL Look Fors with Chart (pdf) |
Data Example Video Explanation (external link)
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| Organizations/Institutions | ||
| Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) (external link) | National Center on Universal Design for Learning (external link) | UDL for Learning Implementation & Research Network (UDL-IRN) (external link) |
Propelling Beyond Boundaries (article link)
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) UDL Guidelines (pdf)
UDL Interactive Wheel (external link)
National Center on Universal Design (external link)
Organization: Partnership for 21st Century Skills (external link)
Model: Framework for 21st Century Learning (pdf)
