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UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

The following strategies come from "Universal Design Daily" by Dr. Paula Kluth, with supplemental information from "The Anti-Planner" by Dani Donovan and a variety of online sources that are linked where they were used. Click the title above the line to learn about each strategy.

ENGAGEMENT

RAFT

Optimize choice & autonomy (7.1)

Class Meetings 

Optimize choice & autonomy (7.1)

Artifacts

Optimize choice & autonomy (7.1)

Random Groups

Foster collaboration, interdependence, and collective learning (8.3)

Asking for Help

Foster collaboration, interdependence, and collective learning (8.3)

Service Learning

Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity (7.2)

Brain Breaks

Address biases, threats, and distractions (7.4)

Visual Schedules

Address biases, threats, and distractions (7.4)

Build Community

Foster belonging and community (8.4)

REPRESENTATION

Live Captioning

Support multiple ways to perceive information (1.2)

Reference Sheets

Connect prior knowledge to new learning (3.1)

Sharks & Sunflowers

Connect prior knowledge to new learning (3.1)

Virtual Field Trips

Connect prior knowledge to new learning (3.1)

Foldables

Highlight and explore patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships (3.2)

Maps & Organizers

Maximize transfer and generalization (3.4)

Vocabulary

Clarify vocabulary symbols, and language structures (2.1)

Sign Language

Cultivate understanding and respect across languages and dialects (2.3)

Multilingual Labels

Address biases in the use of language and symbols (2.4)

ACTION & EXPRESSION

Corners

Vary and honor the methods for response, navigation, and movement (4.1)

Visual Timers

Organize information and resources (6.3)

Use AI

Use multiple tools for construction, composition, and creativity (5.2)

SODA

Anticipate and plan for challenges (6.2)

Checklists

Anticipate and plan for challenges (6.2)

High Quality Examples

Enhance capacity for monitoring progress (6.4)

Dice Reflection

Enhance capacity for monitoring progress (6.4)

Ask Them All

Vary and honor the methods for response, navigation, and movement (4.1)

Silent Conversation

Use multiple media for communication (5.1)

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