Jeryn Waldera

Universal Design for

Learning (UDL)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is
a framework to improve and optimize
teaching and learning for all people
based on scientific insights into how
humans learn.
CAST
http://www.cast.org/our-work/about-
udl.html#.V2wE7yMrJ68
At a Glance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=bDvKnY0g6e4 -CAST
UDL Beliefs
All students are different and have
unique needs
Teaching is complex
Differentiation of materials should be
natural
UDL focuses on learning needs and
active participation of specific students
UDL expands learning opportunities
ENGAGEMENT COMPREHENSION EXECUTIVE
Motivate Understanding FUNCTIONING
Goal-Oriented
Learners Express learning
Monitor Progress
Stimulate Good Strategies
Make Plans
Interest
The WHY
Provide options for Self-Regulation
Develop self monitoring and reflection
Teach and support coping skills
Provide options for sustaining effort and
persistence
Vary demands and reinforcement
Encourage collaboration and teamwork
Provide options for recruiting interest
Encourage choice by individuals
Minimize distractions
The WHAT
Provide options for comprehension
Guide processing, visualization, and manipulation
Provide background knowledge
Provide opportunities for generalization
Provide options for expression
Clarify specifics for students (i.e. vocab, syntax)
Provide examples through multiple media
Provide options for student perception
Teach in for multiple learners (visual, auditory,
kinesthetic)
Allow students to present through multiple media
The HOW
Provide options for executive functions
Guide and support goal setting and progress
monitoring
Provide options for expression and
communication
Utilize multiple tools to build fluency and
expression
Provide options for physical action
Allow access to multiple tools and technologies
UDL Looks Like. . .
Differentiated materials
Differentiated methods
Differentiated assessments
Readily available materials
Modified for multiple levels of difficulty
Partner Learning
Group Learning
Hands-on Activities
 Designing UDL
Each student is DIFFERENT

Students are . . .
Word Oriented- enjoy storytelling, reading, writing
Concept Oriented- scientific and experimental
Image/Picture Oriented- learns visually
Rhythm/Melody Oriented- expression through music
Physically Oriented- learns through movement
Socially Oriented- leadership skills, teaches others
Intuitively Oriented- prefer independent activities
Nature Oriented- knowledge of the natural world
Designing UDL
CONTENT
What
Is to be taught
Level of knowledge do the students have
Materials are needed
Modifications are necessary for students
Designing UDL
PROCESS- Instructional Planning
WHY Promote engagement through
Lesson Formats
Grouping of Students
Learning Environment
Teaching Strategies
Utilizing Technology
Materials Necessary
Designing UDL
PRODUCT
How
Students demonstrate their
knowledge/understanding
Assessment determines learning outcomes
Resources
Google Images
National center on universal design for
learning (2015, June 18). Retrieved June
23, 2016 from http://www.udlcenter.org
Our Work. (2015). Retrieved June 23, 2016,
from http://www.cast.org/our-
work#.V2wR4SMrJ68
Villa, R. A (2005). Creating an inclusive
school (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Virgina: ASCD.