UDL In The Classroom
The purpose of UDL in the classroom is to help all students master learning and guide them to become master learners who are:
Teachers can adopt this instructional framework by removing the barriers that prevent students from becoming master learners and by utilizing a variety of tools and resources to support everyone's success. "UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs...Individuals bring a huge variety of skills, needs, and interests to learning".
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Inclusive Practice and UDL In this video, find out how the concepts of universal design for learning are being applied in the classroom. Learn more about how Alberta schools are implementing inclusive practice to support success for all students here. |
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What Tools Can You Use With Students?
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How do students benefit from instruction that applies the UDL principles?
“Learning occurs at the intersection of good teaching and students’ ownership of their educational experience.”
—The ACCESS Project Motto
The slideshow to the left compares UDL to many other special education programs, such as differentiated instruction (DI), assistive technology (AT), accessible instructional material (AIM), and response to intervention (RTI). UDL does not wish to replace these programs. The goal is to enhance them and provide greater opportunities to all students in the class. |
When thinking about the physical classroom environment, it is important to take into consideration the room itself and any obstacles students may encounter. As an educator, you must alleviate these problems before the students enter the room. James R. Stachowiak from the Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research (ICATER) came up with an accessibility checklist educators can refer to when thinking about the classroom layout. Some changes may seem like simple changes, but these changes are often overlooked if instructors are not implicitly thinking about them.
Remember, UDL is not just for elementary, middle, or high school classrooms! The principles of UDL can be applied to classrooms serving students of all ages.
The following article looks deeper into Universal Design for Learning in Postsecondary Institutions.
http://education.jhu.edu/PD/newhorizons/Journals/spring2010/universialdesignforlearning/
Read below to learn more about UDL in early childhood classrooms. You can access the original article through the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center website.
The following article looks deeper into Universal Design for Learning in Postsecondary Institutions.
http://education.jhu.edu/PD/newhorizons/Journals/spring2010/universialdesignforlearning/
Read below to learn more about UDL in early childhood classrooms. You can access the original article through the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center website.