designing services

and resources for

people with a broad

range of abilities and

disabilities.

Universal Design for Learning

 Discussion Quiz

1. The concept of Universal Design first originated from which of the following disciplines?

a. Education

b. Humanities

c. Architecture

d. Psychology

Discussion Quiz(Con’t)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false by circling the T or F.

 

T F 2. The majority of learners prefer to gain information

using their auditory sense.

 

T F 3. A multi-modality approach increases the likelihood

that we learn. 

Discussion Quiz(Con’t)

T F 4. Universal Design for

Learning allows the

student to control the

method of accessing

information while the

teacher monitors the learning process.

  T F 5. Lectures are a frequently

used method of instruction

because it is one of the

most effective methods of

teaching.  

Discussion Quiz(Con’t)

T F 6. Instructors who require

their students to respond

actively increase learning

because students must

look, listen, think and

respond during class.  T F 7. Using technology

increases the universal

design of your instruction.

Universal Design for Learning

Elements of good teaching

Definition

Universal design is an approach to designing –

•Course instruction,

•Materials and content,

•Delivery and assessments

to benefit people of all learning styles without adaptation or retrofitting.

Universal Design does not remove academic challenges;

it removes barriers to access.

Simply stated, Universal Design is just good teaching.

1. Identify the essential course content

Examples :

2. Clearly express the essential content

and any feedback given to the student

Examples:

3. Integrate natural supports for learning

Examples:

a = f =

b = g =

c = h =

d = i =

e =

How long would it take you to learn the secret code?

_____ 10 seconds

_____ 10 minutes

_____ 1 hour

What if I could give you a strategy to learn the secret code in 10 seconds?

a b c

d e f

g h i

4. Use a variety of instructional methods Example:

5. Allow for multiple methods of demonstrating understanding of essential course content Examples:

6. Use technology to enhance learning opportunities and increase accessibility Examples:

7. Invite students to meet/contact faculty with any questions/concerns Examples:

Course content offers various methods of* Representation

* Engagement* Expression

What teaching methods best meet the needs of a diverse group of students? Give examples of student characteristics and why specific teaching methods are preferred for those students.

Example: Student with an auditory processing disorder

Preferred teaching methods:

Least preferred teaching methods:

What implementation strategies match the content area that you teach and why? Give examples of essential course content and preferred implementation strategies.

• Think independently for 1 minute

• Pair with a neighbor to discuss

• Share through group discussion

Universal Design for Learning-

Assumptions

The creation and dissemination of

knowledge is higher education’s central

mission.

Universal Design for Learning - Assumptions

Designed access is preferable to retrofitted access because it is more

effective and less expensive.

Resourceswww.cast.org

www.washington.edu/doit/