“Universal design for learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.” www.cast.org

The following video provides a quick overview of UDL, and how it works in the classroom:

Rather than teaching to a hypothetical “average” student, with UDL, teachers aim to reach ALL students, by providing support for students who need them, and extensions for students who need an extra challenge.

There are 3 main principles to UDL:

1. Provide multiple means of representation

2. Provide multiple means of action and expression

3. Provide multiple means of engagement