Universal Design for Learning
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models.
What Angry Birds
teaches us about UDL
Examples of
UDL from UConn
Major Principals
UID's guiding principles are based on the work of Chickering and Gamson (1987) and include:
- creating welcoming classrooms;
- determining the essential components of a course;
- communicating clear expectations;
- providing constructive feedback;
- exploring the use of natural supports for learning, including technology, to enhance opportunities for all learners;
- designing teaching methods that consider diverse learning styles, abilities, ways of knowing, and previous experience and background knowledge;
- creating multiple ways for students to demonstrate their knowledge; and
- promoting interaction among and between faculty and
students (Fox, Hatfield, & Collins, 2003).
We are frequently asked,"then what distinguishes UID from
what is simply good teaching?" It is a fair question. But our
experience is that even for those of us who have always been
very intentional and reflective in our work, UID has
simultaneously broadened and focused our thinking.We think more
broadly about the diversity of our students and how students
social identities can shape their learning experiences, and
meanwhile we are also more focused on how we can ensure that no
students are excluded or marginalized.
Universal Design Paper