Universal DesignTaylor Baldridge

Why universal design? There is no such thing as an “average student”

Special needs students and gifted students are not taught in ways that appropriately meet their needs

Activities are designed from the beginning to be universal, meeting all student’s needs

This involves a flexible classroom setting and different learning and activity options

Questions to consider

How do students pick up on information?

How do students use that information?

How are the students engaged in the learning?

Universal Design Guidelines

1. Take multiple intelligence and learning styles into consideration1.Visual, auditiory, kinesthetic2. Group activities, labs, etc.

2. Allow a variety ways of expression1. Drawing or speaking

3. Engage students in a variety of ways

Be Prepared Consider the goals of the lesson. What do you

want the students to take away?

Consider the materials. Are the textbooks and worksheets universally designed for all students?

Consider your method. Will you lecture with notes, show a movie, or conduct group activities?

Consider how you will assess the learning. How will you measure a student’s success based on their level?

Resources

Burgstahler, S. (2012). Universal design: Process, principles, and applications. University of Washington. Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu

UDLCenter [screen name] (2010, May 17). UDL Principles and practice [video file] retrieved from http://www.youtube.com

All images retrieved from google images