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What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?🌟 - Coggle Diagram
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
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Author
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Amanda Morin
Education expert
Writes about inclusive education
Expert Reviewer: Ace Parsi, MPP
Purpose
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Explain what UDL is and how it works
Show how UDL helps all learners
Promote inclusion through flexible teaching
Clarify misconceptions about “universal” meaning one-size-fits-all
Key Themes
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Equal Opportunity
Especially supportive for: students with learning differences, English language learners and students without formal diagnoses.
Designed to help all students succeed
Flexibility in Teaching
Uses various methods for instruction
Adapts to student needs and strengths
Accessibility
Removes barriers to learning
Makes learning inclusive by default
Methodology
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Principle 1: Engagement (Why)
Keep students motivated by:
Make assignments relevant
Use movement in activities
Let them choose tasks
Turn learning into games
Principle 2: Representation (What)
Offer multiple formats of information
Videos and visuals
Videos and visuals
Audio instructions
Principle 3: Action & Expression (How)
Multiple ways to show learning
Oral presentations
Creative projects (videos, comics)
Tests
Group work
Findings
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UDL:
Makes general education more accessible
Reduces stigma from accommodations
Provides flexible learning pathways
Encourages use of individual strengths
Conclusion
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It offers different ways to support how each student learns best
UDL is not about “one way for all”
Creates a more flexible, inclusive, and effective learning environment
Strengths & Weaknesses
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Strengths
Inclusive and adaptable
Proactive (not reactive) design
Reduces stigma by normalizing variety
Supports diverse learning needs
Weaknesses
May require more planning from educators
Implementation depends on teacher training/resources