UDL Group Discussion

Textbooks, lectures, and online exploration all fit into Universal Design for Learning based on how the instructor decides it will fit into their lesson plan. They all fit into the three different UDL principles. All three methods of delivering content address how learners perceive and comprehend information, provide different environments to explore content, and provide multiple means of delivering the same information. Lectures apply to auditory learners, textbooks apply to visual learners, and online exploration applies to kinesthetic learners. It could be argued that any of these modes for instruction could be used for any type of learner depending on their learning need.

UDL Wheel

The Universal Design Guidelines is an interactive wheel that allows the user to choose from the 3 different principles.

• Principle 1: Is the "What" learning 
• Principle 2:  Is the " How" of learning
• Principle 3: Is the "Why" of learning

Still not getting it? Click the link and turn the wheel to find more resources about UDL!

Universal Design for Learning = Learning Opportunities for All

We as teachers know that classroom needs are very diverse, and our lesson plans need to be designed from the start to meet those differences.

So what is Universal Design for Learning? To understand UDL itself, we have to break it down:

When we say universal, we mean curriculum that can be understood by everyone. Because each learner brings their own needs, strengths, and interests, we need to create our lesson plans so that they are accessible and interesting to each of our students.

SO... the question of the hour...

How do we make a curriculum that challenges and inspires diverse learners?

We need to get rid of barriers within the classroom 

so that every student can reach their learning goal!  

This model organizes the three primary principles of UDL. Follow the link to find the interactive table where you can click on the specific titles to learn more.

UDL at a Glance

This video explains that as teachers we need to shift out focus to how students are learning. We need to  create lesson plans that work for the entirety of the classroom.  This shift will allow each student in the classroom, no matter what level, to be able to contribute to the lesson.