Universal Design for Learning is the perfect go-to teaching tool to guide instructional decisions, Elizabeth Stein says.

The principles of Universal Design for Learning help educators create learning experiences that suit all students.

Universal design (UD) is the design of environments and products to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation. When designers apply UD principles, their ...

For example, learning materials and lessons should incorporate not only text, but also graphics, audio and video resources (with captioning). Make use of non-traditional forms of assessment Beyond the ...

What is UDL and why is it important? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a pedagogical framework that aims to optimize inclusivity and accessibility to accommodate the diverse needs, backgrounds, ...

While research on universal design for learning and examples of implementation are more prevalent in first- and second-level education, the evidence base is growing in the higher education context as ...

It draws from universal design principles in architecture that, when practiced, can create built environments that are elegantly accessible, with no need for retrofits after the fact. Pedagogy, ...

The Center for Learning Disabilities sponsored an online chat on universal design for learning with Patti Ralabate, a special education expert for the National Education Association. The chat is ...

George Van Horn, the director of special education for the 11,500-student system, said an essential element of universal design for learning is understanding what every lesson is supposed to be about.