edp 279 assignment 2.3

UNIVERSAL DESIGNimplementation in education

Aims of Universal Design• Ensure that all students thrive

and are making their way to becoming an “expert learner”– Expert learners- students

are insightful, are enthusiastic about learning

• Universal design for learning (UDL)- preparing learning experiences that are made to be universal so that everyone learns – Each child is given chance

to go on their own path

Principles of Universal Design• Presenting curriculum to students

– Multiple ways of teaching information so that all students can connect to the learning

• Acknowledging different ways of actions and expressions from students

– Students vary in demonstrating their knowledge

• Various ways students can become engaged in learning– Addressing all student’s needs in

the classroom

UDL Implementation/ Guidelinesin the Classroom

• Requires constant communication among teachers and administrators

– Make sure work and assessment is accountable

• Tries to reduce disabilities in the classrooms

– Therefore, more students will be successful in and outside of the classroom

– All students participating and interacting in the classroom

Benefits of UDL

• Each student has access to the curriculum in a way that promotes the most learning for them

• Students will have ability to comprehend information through ways that are meaningful

It’s all about ACCESSIBILITYfor

• Students

• Teachers

• Administrators

• Parents

• Community

To make the entire society knowledgeable and productive!