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Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design, a term which originated in the field of architecture, emerged from the access needs of people with disabilities. Rather than retrofitting an existing building to make it accessible to those with disabilities, one who practices Universal Design would design the building to make it accessible to a broad spectrum of users from the very beginning.
Similarly, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in education refers to the design and development of educational materials and instructional strategies that are accessible to a broad spectrum of learners with a wide array of abilities and disabilities.
Neuroscience research has identified three primary brain networks that tell us something about the way people learn.
- RECOGNITION : "What"
This network helps people categorize what is seen, heard or read.
- STRATEGIC: "How"
This network aids in planning and performing tasks.
- AFFECTIVE : "Why"
This network is used to attach emotional significance to patterns, content and assignments. In this way, people can become engaged in learning by establishing preferences to different ways of approaching learning.
Universal Design for Learning calls for ...
To accommodate for individual differences in the way the three brain networks are utilized, UDL has three principles on which to base instructional design.
- Multiple means of representation, to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge,
- Multiple means of expression, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know,
- Multiple means of engagement, to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation.
This is accoring to the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST Website).
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