Introduction of the UDL Module
Introduction of the UDL Module
This module introduces students to the Universal Design for Learning framework, a framework developed by the CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) organization. In 2002, CAST published the first major explanation of the concepts of UDL, "Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning." The publication provided research and practices that address the variability in learning. It offers a different approach from the traditional view of "fixing the student" to the contemporary view of "fixing the curriculum." No two students are alike and your goal as a future teacher is to address that range of variability in your teaching practices. UDL provides the framework to address the range of variability.
There are six topics included in this introductory module to UDL.
- Topic 1: The Learning Sciences
- Topic 2: Three Principles of UDL: The Three Brain Networks
- Topic 3: The UDL Matrix and its Application
- Topic 4: UDL and Assessment
- Topic 5: UDL and Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Topic 6: UDL and Accessibility
Module Learner Outcomes:
- Explain UDL’s scientific underpinnings, core principles, and how they are related to the variability of learning.
- Apply UDL principles to course design, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Determine and evaluate approaches to address systematic barriers in the learning environment.
Module Learner Outcomes:
- Explain UDL’s scientific underpinnings, core principles, and how they are related to the variability of learning.
- Apply UDL principles to course design, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Determine and evaluate approaches to address systematic barriers in the learning environment.
Suggested Resource:
Universal Design for Learning Principles, Framework, and Practice (Updated Version of Original Text)
