Universal Design for Learning is the perfect go-to teaching tool to guide instructional decisions, Elizabeth Stein says.

The principles of Universal Design for Learning help educators create learning experiences that suit all students.

George Van Horn, the director of special education for the 11,500-student system, said an essential element of universal design for learning is understanding what every lesson is supposed to be about.

It draws from universal design principles in architecture that, when practiced, can create built environments that are elegantly accessible, with no need for retrofits after the fact. Pedagogy, ...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which originated from the architectural concept referring to designing environments to be usable by all people to the greatest extent possible without the need for ...

Draw on high-interest examples and invite students to make connections to their own real-world experiences and contexts. Set clear, manageable learning goals at the course and class level and refer to ...

For example, learning materials and lessons should incorporate not only text, but also graphics, audio and video resources (with captioning). Make use of non-traditional forms of assessment Beyond the ...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) combines what we know about how learning works with a commitment to providing course materials that are engaging and accessible to produce a learning experience ...

Called “universal design for learning,” the philosophy advocates creating lessons and classroom materials that are flexible enough to accommodate different learning styles.

While research on universal design for learning and examples of implementation are more prevalent in first- and second-level education, the evidence base is growing in the higher education context as ...