Universal Design Instruction
- 1. Universal Design Insturction By Allie Furlong
- 2. What is Universal Design Instruction? Goal of UDL is to maximize the learning of all students in a classroom Classrooms can have a wide range of students with different backgrounds and prior knowledge Students can also range in ability level from special education to being gifted Implying UDI in a classroom does not get rid of accommodations for all students, but will lessen the amount of students receiving accommodations.
- 3. Principles of Universal Design for Instruction 1. Representation Providing multiple ways of representation for diverse learners 2. Expression Providing multiple ways for the students to express what they know and have learned 3. Engagement Providing multiple ways to engage student’s interest in connection to curriculum
- 4. Universal Design Instruction UDL is used to reduce the disabilities in the curriculum itself for more students to succeed Uses learning experiences that word across a wide range of learners 4 main components What are the goals of the lesson? What materials will be used in the classroom? What methods of teaching are used to help students learn? What are the means of assessment?
- 5. UDL should be… Equitable Flexible Simple and intuitive Perceptible information Tolerance for error A community of learners Size and space for approach and use A respectful classroom environment