1. Universal design for learning (UDL)
Enhancing Inclusivity
June 12, 2019
SHAILA
RAO
KRISTAL
EHRHARDT

2. introductions

3. The Concept of Universal Design(UD)
The term universal design comes from the field of architectural studies at the Center for Universal Design at Raleigh, NC.
Ron Mace: PROACTIVE measures to prevent REACTIVE consequences
Legislative influence and UD

4. UD Examples Ramps Curb Cuts Electric Doors Captions on Television
Easy Grip Tools…
CAST©2012

5. UD Principles Applied to Learning and Instruction
Universal Design for Learning-UDL (The Center for Applied Special Technology CAST)

6. UDL Principles Multiple Means of Representation Action & Expression
Multiple Means of Engagement
Vary the way content is presented to meet the diversity in class
Vary the way students express their understanding
Vary the way students interact with the presented material(s) to grasp content
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7. Why Do We Need UD & Udl? Increasingly diverse college student body
Students Seeking Accommodations for Disability – 6%
International Students with Differing Needs – 8%
Racial & Ethnic Diversity – 18%
Full time & Part Time students
Non-traditional students
Students with disabilities
The Legislative Influence

8. Our Experience……

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UDL ON CAMPUS

10. Applying udI to postsecondary education
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Applying udI to postsecondary education

11. Your experiences at WMU……
What can we do at WMU to make our courses, student services and facilities are universally accessible?

12. References & sources
center for applied special technology site devoted to UDI
U. of Washington’s Do-It program’s site, extensive resources for UDI
Poore-Pariseau, C. (2013). Universal Design in Assessments. In S. Burgstahler (Ed.). Universal design in higher education: Promising practices. Seattle: DO-IT, University of Washington. Retrieved from www. uw.edu/doit/UDHE-promising-practices/ud_ assessments.html