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Introduction and history of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Introduction and history of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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Introduction and history of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

- As we continue exploring how we can teach complex topics, we're going to focus our attention on the concepts known as Universal Design for Learning, also known as UDL. Have you ever struggled with the fact that after teaching a lesson you realize that some students totally understand the concepts, but then others are completely lost? Why does this happen? Many educators are challenged with large class sizes and student populations of mixed cultures and backgrounds. Not to mention that all of our students have different learning styles and varying personal interests. So, how can we meet the needs of every student in our class when faced with these barriers? Well, there are many different programs or pedagogues, but the one that I find to be most effective is Universal Design for Learning. UDL revolves around the concept that we design our learning environment to be accessible by all students, hence, the universal part of UDL. UDL has a unique history that actually stems from an…

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