UDL


 * Universal Design For Learning (UDL)**

n “ Universal design for learning is a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all." __ [|from : http://] __ [|www.cast.org/index.html]
 * What is UDL?-**

Universal design for learning (UDL) is an approach to teaching/learning presented by the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) in which curriculum is designed to allow all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning from the onset of teaching instruction (www.cast.org). The concept of UDL includes frontloading multiple means of representation, multiple means of action and expression of learning, and multiple means of engagement into student’s everyday academics to reduce barriers to learning. UDL supports address the challenge of diversity. This diversity may take the form of students with different learning styles, students with disabilities, and/ or students with varying preferences.

The concept behind universal design does not imply a single one size fits all solution but rather it emphasizes the need for multiple approaches to meet all learners style and the brain’s multiple means of processing information. Every learner is unique and brings strengths and needs to every environment. Take a moment and think of the universally designed features that exist in our daily lives outside of the classroom, such as speakerphones, curb cuts, closed captioning, and automatic doors. These features accommodate all users including those with disabilities. Consider how many times in a week, you utilize these accommodations.

Features embedded in daily life benefit everyone.


 * WIKI: CAIU UDL WIKI **