Universal Design

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Juliana Overdorf

INTRODUCTION

When observing any traditional classroom setting is becomes

apparent that there really is no such thing as the traditional

student

Every student, whether they have a disability or are at the top of

their class is unique and learns in their own way.

Click icon to add picture-UDL looks to help all

students become

successful learners

-This is accomplished

through a universally

designed curriculum that

allows choice for the

student

3 PRINCIPLES OF UDL

1. How do you present the info to learners.

2. Provide means of expression

3. Have multiple means of engagement

4 COMPONENTS OF UDL

1. What are its goals?

2. What are the materials used?

3. What are the methods used?

4. What are the means of assessment?

This video does a good job of further explaining UDL and also can be used as

an example of UDL!

IMPLEMENTATION OF UDL

When using UDL it is

important to:

- Form lesson plans around

the students

- Create a lot of

interactive, hands on work

- Encourage ALL students

to actively participate

"Home | National Center On Universal Design for Learning." Home | National Center On Universal Design for Learning. N.p., 10 Jan. 2013. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.udlcenter.org/>.

Universal Design for Learning - and Beyond! YouTube. YouTube, 23 Oct. 2011. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkBRm7-yJ30>.

Jones, Stephen. "Incorporating Cultural Diversity in the Classroom |Find Teaching Jobs, School Jobs, & Cultural Diversity at TeachersOfColor.com." Find Teaching Jobs School Jobs Education Jobs at Teachersofcolorcom RSS. N.p., 17 Apr. 2009. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.teachersofcolor.com/2009/04/incorporating-cultural-diversity-in-the-classroom/>.

UDL: Principles and Practice. YouTube. YouTube, 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded>.