Introduction to udl
Universal Design for Learning integrates the strategies good teachers have historically used – multimodal teaching, learning as a process, differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, self-monitoring, embedded assessment, relevant context, and demonstrated learning via multiple media – to create a constructivist model of learning where knowledge is generated by, rather than imparted to, the student (Harrison, 2006; Rose & Meyer, 2002).
[CAST]. (2010, January 6). UDL at a glance [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4
The goal is to support learning and support students to become "expert learners." Learning should be:
Purposeful and motivated
Resourceful and knowledgeable
Strategic and goal-driven
The aim is to change the design of the environment rather than change the learner.
The aim is to change the design of the environment rather than change the learner.
We should celebrate students differences' as strengths rather than shortcomings.
(Kieran & Anderson, 2019)We should celebrate students differences' as strengths rather than shortcomings.
When environments are intentionally designed to reduce barriers, ALL learners can engage in rigorous, meaningful learning.
When environments are intentionally designed to reduce barriers, ALL learners can engage in rigorous, meaningful learning.