designing services
and resources for
people with a broad
range of abilities and
disabilities.
Universal Design for
Learning
Discussion Quiz
1. The concept of Universal
Design first originated from
which of the following
disciplines?
a. Education
b. Humanities
c. Architecture
d. Psychology
Discussion Quiz
(Con’t)
Indicate whether the statement is
true or false by circling the T or F.
T F 2. The majority of learners
prefer to gain information
using their auditory sense.
T F 3. A multi-modality approach
increases the likelihood
that we learn.
Discussion Quiz
(Con’t)
T F 4. Universal Design for
Learning allows the
student to control the
method of accessing
information while the
teacher monitors the
learning process.
T F 5. Lectures are a frequently
used method of instruction
because it is one of the
most effective methods of
teaching.
Discussion Quiz
(Con’t)
T F 6. Instructors who require
their students to respond
actively increase learning
because students must
look, listen, think and
respond during class.
T F 7. Using technology
increases the universal
design of your instruction.
Universal Design for Learning
Elements of good teaching
Definition
Universal design is an approach to
designing –
•Course instruction,
•Materials and content,
•Delivery and assessments
to benefit people of all learning
styles without adaptation or
retrofitting.
Universal Design does not
remove academic challenges;
it removes barriers to access.
Simply stated, Universal Design
is just good teaching.
1. Identify the essential course content
Examples :
2. Clearly express the essential content
and any feedback given to the student
Examples:
3. Integrate natural supports for learning
Examples:
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How long would it take you to learn the secret code?
_____ 10 seconds
_____ 10 minutes
_____ 1 hour
What if I could give you a strategy to learn the secret
code in 10 seconds?
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4. Use a variety of instructional methods
Example:
5. Allow for multiple methods of
demonstrating understanding of essential
course content
Examples:
6. Use technology to enhance learning
opportunities and increase accessibility
Examples:
7. Invite students to meet/contact faculty
with any questions/concerns
Examples:
Course content offers
various methods of
* Representation
* Engagement
* Expression
What teaching methods best meet
the needs of a diverse group of
students? Give examples of student
characteristics and why specific
teaching methods are preferred for
those students.
Example: Student with an auditory
processing disorder
Preferred teaching methods:
Least preferred teaching methods:
What implementation strategies
match the content area that you
teach and why? Give examples
of essential course content and
preferred implementation
strategies.
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Think independently for 1
minute
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Pair with a neighbor to
discuss
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Share through group
discussion
Universal Design for
LearningAssumptions
The creation and
dissemination of
knowledge is higher
education’s central
mission.
Universal Design for
Learning - Assumptions
Designed access is
preferable to retrofitted
access because it is more
effective and less
expensive.
Resources
www.cast.org
www.washington.edu/doit/