Universal Design for Learning

My explorations of Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to support teachers in making alterations to allow flexible and multiple means of engagement, representation, and means of action and expression during planning that removes barriers to enable flexibility and access for all students (Centre for Applied Special Technology (CAST), 2013). 

Seven principles of UDL ensure the framework “is both systematic and effective” (Module 4, 2013, section 4.3.7) for use in the education setting. Module 4 (2013) identifies the principles of UDL as: 

• Equitable use, 
• flexible in use, 
• simple and intuitive, 
• perceptible information, 
• tolerance for error, 
• low effort, and 
• appropriate size and space. 

Further information about UDL can be found at the UDL Centre

Reference:

Centre for Applied Special Technology. (2013). National center on universal design for learning. Retrieved June 5, 2013, from http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl

Module 4 - Differentiating the curriculum and universal design principles. (2013). Retrieved June 10, 2013, from http://usqstudydesk.usq.edu.au/m2/mod/resource/view.php?id=106244