Universal Design For Learning Dana Kieran Assistant Director, Disability Resources

UDL Lunch and Learn Goals:  Foundations of Universal Design for Learning  Principles of Universal Design for Learning and the benefits  Practical suggestions and resources

Foundation  Universal Design Term  Ron Mace  Definition

The Bridge Universal Design Universal Design for Learning

Principals of Teaching:  Faculty want to reach and teach all students effectively as possible  Proactive course design for a diverse student body  Want students to learn and interpret the course content in a meaningful way

Neuroscience Receive Store Process Organize Retrieve

Recognition Learning Network

Affective Learning Networks

Strategic Learning Networks

Individual Learning Differences

UDL: Three Key Principals

How UDL can help you:  Meet the needs of Diverse Learners  Remove Barriers from the learning process  Offer flexibility in course delivery  Allow students alternative ways to access and engage in learning  Reduce the need for individual accommodations

No Magic Formula

Benefits Teachers  Stronger sense of job satisfaction  Student success Students  Stronger sense of learning satisfaction  Meaningful learning experience

Let’s get practical    

Thank you!!

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