1. Ellis Lee (06)
Sherlyn Ho (10)
Angela Lin (20)
Ng Charmaine (22)
Joey Yuen (38)
Universal Design for Learning
(UDL)

2. Universal Design for Learning
(UDL)What:
• Framework for instructional planning
• Customize instructions
• Guidance for inclusive classroom practices
• Supports, scaffolds and challenges
• Address to barriers
Did you know?
Universal Design started
with architecture and
product development!

3. Goals of UDL:
• Customized challenges and support
• Accessibility
• Eliminate barriers
• Balanced support and challenges

4. Guidelines for UDL:
#1 Provide multiple means of representation
• Options for perception
• Options for mathematical expressions and
symbols
• Options for comprehension

5. Guidelines for UDL:
#2 Provide multiple means of action and
expression
• Options for physical actions
• Options for expression and communication
• Options for executive functions

6. Guidelines for UDL:
#3 Provide multiple means of engagement
• Options for recruiting interests
• Options for sustaining effort and persistence
• Options for self regulation

7. How should guidelines be used?
• Designed or adjusted to suit individual needs
appropriately
• Support the learning process
• Review instructional methods and materials
• Facilitate discussion about curriculum

8. Our Curriculum Unit:
Title Conservation of endangered animals in Southeast
Asia (SEA)
Focus Questions • In what ways are animals endangered?
• How can we protect endangered animals?
Goals Children will create a museum of animal artifacts for
fundraising in which parents will be invited too.
Subject Area Environmental Awareness
Level Kindergarten 1 (K1)

10. THANK YOU
EVERYBODY! :)

11. References
CAST. (n.d.). Universal Design for Learning. Retrieved from
http://cte.jhu.edu/accessibility/primer/resources/data/universaldesign/udl_
def_and_examples.pdf
CEDU. (2013). History of UD. Retrieved from
http://universaldesign.ie/exploreamp discover/historyofud
Go!Animate, & Sherlyn Ho (2013, July 15). UDL [Video file]. Retrieved from
http://goanimate.com/videos/0t35YsMOVTkg?utm_source=linkshare

12. References
Hall, T. E., Meyer, A., & Rose, D. H. (2012). Universal Design for Learning
in the Classroom: Practical Applications. New York: Gilford Press
Graphics Interchange Format - Picture Format. (2012). Retrieved from
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/gru
NC State University. (2008). About UD: Universal Design History. Retrieved
from http://www.ncsu.edu/www/ncsu/design/sod5/cud/about_ud/
udhistor.htm

13. UDLCAST (2010, January 6). UDL At A Glance [Video file]. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4
References