Universal Design for Learning Principles with Descriptions

Universal Design for Learning Principles with Descriptions

1. Multiple Means of Representation

   • GUIDELINE 1 Perception Interact with flexible content that doesn't depend on a single sense like sight, hearing, movement, or touch. CHECKPOINT 1.1 Offer ways of customizing the display of information CHECKPOINT 1.2 Offer alternatives for auditory information CHECKPOINT 1.3 Offer alternatives for visual information GUIDELINE 2 Language & Symbols Communicate through languages that create a shared understanding. CHECKPOINT 2.1 Clarify vocabulary and symbols CHECKPOINT 2.2 Clarify syntax and structure CHECKPOINT 2.3 Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols CHECKPOINT 2.4 Promote understanding across languages CHECKPOINT 2.5 Illustrate through multiple media GUIDELINE 3 Comprehension Construct meaning and generate new understandings. CHECKPOINT 3.1 Activate or supply background knowledge CHECKPOINT 3.2 Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships CHECKPOINT 3.3 Guide information processing and visualization CHECKPOINT 3.4 Maximize transfer and
     • resource: https://udlguidelines.cast.org/representation

2. Multiple Means of Action and Expression

   • GUIDELINE 4 Physical Action Interact with accessible materials and tools. CHECKPOINT 4.1 Vary the methods for response and navigation CHECKPOINT 4.2 Optimize access to tools and assistive technologies GUIDELINE 5 Expression & Communication Compose and share ideas using tools that help attain learning goals. CHECKPOINT 5.1 Use multiple media for communication CHECKPOINT 5.2 Use multiple tools for construction and composition CHECKPOINT 5.3 Build fluencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance GUIDELINE 6 Executive Functions Develop and act on plans to make the most out of learning. CHECKPOINT 6.1 Guide appropriate goal-setting CHECKPOINT 6.2 Support planning and strategy development CHECKPOINT 6.3 Facilitate managing information and resources CHECKPOINT 6.4 Enhance capacity for monitoring progress
     • Resource: https://udlguidelines.cast.org/action-expression

3. Multiple Means of Engagement

   • GUIDELINE 7 Recruiting Interest Spark excitement and curiosity for learning. CHECKPOINT 7.1 Optimize individual choice and autonomy CHECKPOINT 7.2 Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity CHECKPOINT 7.3 Minimize threats and distractions GUIDELINE 8 Sustaining Effort & Persistence Tackle challenges with focus and determination. CHECKPOINT 8.1 Heighten salience of goals and objectives CHECKPOINT 8.2 Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge CHECKPOINT 8.3 Foster collaboration and community CHECKPOINT 8.4 Increase mastery-oriented feedback GUIDELINE 9 Self Regulation Harness the power of emotions and motivation in learning. CHECKPOINT 9.1 Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation CHECKPOINT 9.2 Facilitate personal coping skills and strategies CHECKPOINT 9.3 Develop self-assessment and reflection
     • Resource: https://udlguidelines.cast.org/engagement