Date
17 April 2024

UDL framework

An introduction to UDL and its value in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.

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What is the UDL framework?

What is the UDL framework?

UDL is a framework to improve and optimise teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.

The origins of UDL

The origins of UDL

Loui Lord Nelson outlines why and how UDL was developed.

UDL principles

UDL principles

Environments can be designed with all three learning networks in mind.

The UDL principles help us keep these in the front of our thinking.

Reflection questions

Reflection questions

  • What is the value of having a framework to guide planning?
  • Which guidelines and checkpoints are already embedded in your practice and which are unfamiliar?
  • Access is the focus of the first guideline of each UDL principle: How do you ensure everyone has access in your classroom?

Useful resources

Useful resources

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How to read the UDL guidelines

A quick overview of how to navigate the UDL Guidelines developed by CAST, Inc.

Publisher: CAST

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UDL progression rubric

Breakdown of the UDL guidelines into three levels of implementation: emerging, proficient, progressing towards expert practice.

Publisher: CAST

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The UDL Guidelines website

Home to the UDL Guidelines.

Publisher: CAST

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Next steps

More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Find out about UDL”:

Return to the guide “Universal Design for Learning”

Guide to Index of the guide: Universal Design for Learning

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