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Universal Design
“The design of products and
environments to be usable by
all people, to the greatest
extent possible, without the
need for adaptation or
specialized design.”(Burgstaler)
Principles of Universal
Design Learning:
1) Provide multiple means
of representation
2) Provide multiple means
of action and expression
3) Provide multiple means
of engagement
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Principle 1: Provide Multiple Means
of Representation
Provide options for perception
Customize
Alternate ways
Provide options for language
and symbols
Define vocab
Define symbols
Provide options for
comprehension
Make sure teaching method
can be understood
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Principle 2: Provide Multiple Means
of Action and Expression
Provide options for physical
action
Change methods to get
different responses
Provide options for expression
and communication
Multiple forms of media and
tools
Provide options for executive
functions
Give them guidelines
Support ideas and methods
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Principle 3: Provide multiple means
of engagement
MOST IMPORTANT
PRINCIPLE
Without this principle, the
others can not happen
Provide options for recruiting
interest
Individuality
Provide options for sustaining
effort and persistence
Highlight goals
Provide options for self
regulation
Self-assessment
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Implementing UDL
Implementing UDL in schools can be difficult
Takes support on all ends
Faculty
Students
Parents
All in hopes that more students will succeed
Engagement is the Key to success in UDL
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Works Cited
Burgstahler, Sheryl. "Universal Design of Instruction (UDI):
Definition, Principles, Guidelines, and Examples." University of
Washington, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/instruction.
html>.
Rose, David. "Implementing UDL." YouTube. N.p., 17 Mar. 2010.
Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3ardmq0a0>.
Rose, David. "The UDL Guidelines." YouTube. N.p., 17 Mar. 2010.
Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o>.
Rose, David. YouTube. N.p., 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded>.