What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

By Amanda Morin and Ace Parsi.
Diversity Equity Inclusion Neurodiversity

Abstract

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a way of thinking about teaching and learning that helps give all students an equal opportunity to succeed. This approach offers flexibility in the ways students access material, engage with it and show what they know. Developing lesson plans this way helps all kids, but it may be especially helpful for kids with learning and thinking difference.

Link to resource: https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/treatments-approaches/educational-strategies/universal-design-for-learning-what-it-is-and-how-it-works

Type of resources: Reading

Education level(s): College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Adult Education

Primary user(s): Student, Teacher, Parent

Subject area(s): Career and Technical Education, Education, Social Science

Language(s): English