Universal Design for Learning (UDL) originated from concepts in architecture aiming for equal access facilities and was transferred to education. UDL is grounded in brain research showing learning connects to three networks - recognition, strategic, and affective. UDL's goal is to raise awareness of each learner's uniqueness and accommodate differences to maximize all learner progress. UDL supports recognition, strategic, and affective learning through presenting information flexibly, expressing knowledge flexibly, and engaging learners flexibly. UDL guides teachers to set clear goals, individualize instruction, and assess progress.

1. Universal Design for Learning UDL Implications for Educators

2. Universal Design for Learning Born from architectural world Intended to design and construct equal access facilities Concept transferred to education

3. UDL Foundation UDL is grounded in brain research Learning is connected to three networks Recognition - Receive and Analyze Strategic - Plan and Execute Affective - Evaluate

4. Questions for Teachers How does the brain work during learning? What are the best conditions for learning?

5. UDL Goal Raise awareness of: Each learners unique nature Need to accommodate learner differences Maximize the ability of each learner to progress

6. Caution!! Do Not Mistake Access to Information With Access to Learning

7. Principles of UDL Support Recognition Learning with : Multiple, Flexible methods of Presentation

8. Support Strategic Learning Provide Multiple, Flexible Methods of Expression

9. Support Affective Learning Provide Multiple, Flexible Options for Engagement

10. UDL Framework UDL will guide teachers to: Set Clear Goals Individualize Instruction Assess Progress

11. Reference Rose, D.H. & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Alexandria, Va: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.