Universal Design for LearningNatalie Henderson

EDP 279

Universal DesignAn educational framework that is based on research.

Universal Design for learning means having a specific concept that needs to be learned but adapting the teaching strategy for different types of learners.

This focuses on the individual student and not the class as a whole.

There are three different principles.

Principle IProvide multiple means of representation.

Guidelines:Provide options for perception.

Provide options for language and symbols.

Provide options for comprehension.

Principle IIProvide multiple means of actions and expression.

Guidelines:Provide options for physical action.

Provide options for expressive skills and fluency.

Provide options for executive functions.

Principle IIIMultiple means of engagement.

Guidelines:Provide options for recruiting interest.

Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence.

Provide options for self-regulation.

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

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Design_for_Learning