UDL Explained
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles that guide the design of flexible learning environments, resources and activities to accommodate individual learning differences. UDL is intended to increase access to learning by reducing physical, cognitive, intellectual and organizational barriers to learning, as well as other obstacles. A UDL approach calls for creating curriculum, learning environments and resources from the outset that provide 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; and multiple means of engagement to tap into learners’ interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate
them to learn. (Setting the Direction: Towards a System Re-design, pg.4) http://education.alberta.ca/media/938187/p2_dg_setting_the_direction.pdf
CAST Guidelines
Interactive Journey through UDL
Making the Difference - Meeting Diverse Learning needs with Differentiated Instruction
This resource from Alberta Education which is a synthesis of current research and an introduction to the theory and practice of differentiated instruction within an Alberta context. The resource is organized into three parts.
Part 1 offers general information and strategies for differentiating instruction, including why and how to:
• use a thoughtful planning process
• develop learner profi les
• assess student needs and student progress
• create differentiated learning experiences
• leverage technology to support differentiation
• develop schoolwide support.
Part 2 provides ideas for differentiating learning and teaching for specific student groups, including English as a second language learners, students with disabilities and students who are gifted.
Part 3 offers practical, curriculum-specific ideas and strategies for differentiating
learning and teaching within four core subject areas (English language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science)
This resource from Alberta Education which is a synthesis of current research and an introduction to the theory and practice of differentiated instruction within an Alberta context. The resource is organized into three parts.
Part 1 offers general information and strategies for differentiating instruction, including why and how to:
• use a thoughtful planning process
• develop learner profi les
• assess student needs and student progress
• create differentiated learning experiences
• leverage technology to support differentiation
• develop schoolwide support.
Part 2 provides ideas for differentiating learning and teaching for specific student groups, including English as a second language learners, students with disabilities and students who are gifted.
Part 3 offers practical, curriculum-specific ideas and strategies for differentiating
learning and teaching within four core subject areas (English language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science)