Universal Design for Learning | UDL Guidelines and Strategies (CH1) Flashcards
What is the goal of UDL
Instruction is created to include all learners, with flexible and adjustable designs to meet learners’ individual needs and provide all learners with equal opportunity.
Define Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
UDL is a learning design framework that focuses on ensuring all students get the same level of opportunity to be successful.
What are the 3 UDL Principles for educators to incorporate into their learning designs
Engagement, Representation, Action & Expression
What is Representation in UDL
Information is presented in different ways for different needs, including visual representation, group discussion, or creation of physical materials or models
Why is representation important in UDL
it helps to engage the learners brain by helping them to recall information and transform it into knowledge that can be used in everyday lives
What is expression in UDL?
Learners may choose their means of engaging or acting in the classroom, including options for writing, presenting verbally, or drawing and multimedia creation
Why is expression in UDL important?
Offers advice for how learners interact with the learning environment and how they complete the assigned activities. This is especially important for teaching learners with disabilities.
What is Engagement in UDL?
Learning is tailored to the methods and modes that best engage learners’ interest, centering the learning objectives and providing opportunity for reflection
Why is Engagement important in UDL?
prompts educators to consider ways to create more engaging and flexible experiences to help learners improve their self-regulation and self-motivation
How does UDL help to accommodate all learners, including those with learning disabilities?
UDL strategies help to build a more inclusive environment that has great benefits for learners will all abilities.
UDL and accessibility/accommodations
It is important to note that UDL is not synonymous with accessibility or accommodations; these measures are still important for learners with different needs. However, the UDL learning environment can often be more inclusive and welcoming for learners who have these needs.
What brain network is engaged by Representation in UDL?
Recognition network, the “what” of the learning process
What brain network is engaged by Action & Expression in UDL?
Strategic Network, the “How” of the learning process
What brain network is engaged by Engagement in UDL?
Affective Network, the “why” of the learning process
