1. Universal Design for Learning UDL

2. UDL is a framework for making curriculum more inclusive from the start

3. Three Principles for UDL
1. Multiple Means of Representation
2. Multiple Means of Action and Expression
3. Multiple Means of Engagement

4. 3/28/2011

5. Three Principles for UDL
1. Multiple Means of Representation
2. Multiple Means of Action and Expression
3. Multiple Means of Engagement

7. This is an example f multiple means of representation.
This is example of Multiple Means of Representation
This is an example f multiple means of representation.
Students often prefer a dark background with brightly colored font.
Students often prefer a black background with bright colors!
Some teachers use dark backgrounds
on their Smart Boards.

8. Center for Applied Special Technologies CAST www.cast.org

11. Differentiation UDL حذار من موس (Arabic) Beware of Moose
Tenga cuidado con los alces (Spanish)
حذار من موس (Arabic)
Méfiez-vous des Moose (French)

12. Where does UDL fit in?
Source: Webinar presentation by Kathy Howery, May 2012
UDL as Framework for Differentiated Learning

13. Differentiated Instruction: The Big Picture
3 Curricular Elements
Content
What students should know
Process
What students should
understand
Product
be able to do
3 Student Characteristics
Readiness level
Skills and understanding of a topic
Interest level
Tasks that ignite student curiosity or passion
Learning profile
Preferred learning style of each student

14. Differentiated and UDL Connections
Multiple Means of Representation
Multiple Means of Action & Expression, Multiple Means of Engagement
Multiple Means of Representation, Action & Expression, and Engagement
Differentiation
Content
Process
Product

15. Free Resources for Teachers on Universal Design for Learning
UDL Lesson Builder
UDL Online Modules
Strategy Tutor
UDL Guidelines
UDL Self check
UDL Book Builder
UDL Curriculum Toolkit
UDL Exchange
Plus many

17. Great Resources
CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.
Maryland Department of Education (2011). A Route for Every Learner
Hall, Meyer, and Rose (2012). Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom; Practical Applications. Guilford Press.

18. Great UDL Websites http://cast.org/ http://www.udlcenter.org/
(UDL fact sheet)
UDL as Framework for Differentiated Learning
(Webinar by Kathy Howery, University of Alberta, Ca. )

19. Putting the Common Core into Practice: Presented by Cynde Snider
from the Georgia Department of Education
Making Challenging Texts Accessible
Facilitating Student-Led Discussions
Universal Design for Learning Guides, Part 1: Principles of Universal Design
Universal Design for Learning Guides, Part 2: Scaffolding Texts and Providing Explicit Strategy Instruction

20. Universal Design for Learning UDL