What  is  Universal  Design  for  Learning?   Universal  Design  for  Learning  (UDL)  is  a  framework  for  instruction  with  a  set  of  principles  that  guide   the  effective  design  and  development  of  curriculum  to  reach  all  students.    It  is  designed  to  provide   all  students  with  equal  opportunities  to  learn.  UDL  provides  a  blueprint  for  designing  goals,   methods,  materials,  and  assessments  to  reduce  barriers  in  learning  for  students  with  varying  skills   and  abilities.    UDL  practices  focus  on:  

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Recognizing  that  students  possess  different  skills,  experiences,  and  learning styles.      Emphasizing  flexible  and  tailored  curricula.     Utilizing  multiple  ways  of  presenting  content,  engaging  students,  and  assessing   comprehension.

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Principles of Universal Design for Learning There are three principles in Universal Design for Learning. Principle 1 is to support recognition learning, provide multiple means of representation– that is, offer flexible ways to present what we teach and learn. Principle 2 is to support strategic learning, provide multiple means of action and expression– that is, flexible options for how we learn and express what we know. Principle 3 is to support affective learning, provide multiple means of engagement– that is, flexible options for generating and sustaining motivation, the why of learning (UDL in the Classroom, 2012).

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