Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

What is UDL?

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UDL stands for Universal Design for Learning, which allows teachers to differentiate instruction and also is a way to think about different ways to give students an opportunity to succeed. UDL is flexible because students can access materials and show their thinking in different ways. When a teacher uses UDL to create a lesson plan, they are able to develop the lesson to meet the needs of all their students. 

Teachers are able to support all of their students with UDL and the goal is to remove any barriers to learning. This allows students equal opportunities to succeed. There are three UDL Principles that provides flexibility. When teachers use UDL and teach a diverse group of students, they build flexibility and the students can gain access to information and show their thinking. 

The three main principles are: Engagement, Representation, and Action and Expression. I will be explaining the principles in the video below along with what UDL is, the pros and cons of UDL, and also examples for how to use UDL in the classroom.    

Additional Resources:

Getting Started with UDL, click here.

For podcasts about UDL in the classroom used by teachers, click here.

For top 10 UDL Tips for Engaging Learning Environment, click here.

What is UDL video.

For UDL Research, click here.

Why is UDL Valuable?

More information on the three principles, click here.