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Universal Design for Learning

EDP 279Ashley Mulhern

Universal Design

Definition: Taking into

consideration all factors when designing something so that is it usable by all people with different backgrounds and abilities

Main Purposes of Universal Design

Curriculum should no longer be designed with only the average learner in mind No such thing as

average Mainstream

curriculum underserves struggling students as well as gifted students

With universal design EVERYONE SHOULD BE A SUCCESSFUL LEARNER

How to Make Activities Universal

They must be designed to be universal from the beginning Choices Pathways Presenting things

in different ways

3 Principles of Universal Design for Education

1. Multiple means of representation

2. Multiple means of action and expression

3. Multiple means of engagement

4 Components of Universal Design

1. Goals

2. Materials

3. Methods

4. Assessments

VARIETY in all of these things is crucial to success of all students!

Reduce disabilities within the curriculum in order to

give ALL students the greatest chance for success!