Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

UDL is a set of principals used to develop academic curriculum that

give all individuals the opportunity to learn.
UDL creates goals, instructional methods, materials, that work for
every learner and can be adjusted to meet the unique needs of all
learners.

The 6 Principles of UDL

1. What to Know

2. Using Background Knowledge

3. Connecting new and old
4. Using strategies to learn
5. Scaffolding
6. Practice skill

The 6 Principles of UDL

WHAT TO KNOW

USING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

Teacher will teach the students the concepts,

principles, strategies, and skills that the
student needs to know.

Learning takes place when a individual builds

upon prior knowledge and form connections.

Break skill down into parts

Teacher should teach key background

knowledge when introducing new material.

Example: Riding a bike

Example: Teaching about the Civil War
Teacher would talk about other wars that
happened in America

The 6 Principles of UDL

CONNECT THE NEW TO THE OLD

Teacher will explain how previous information

relates to the current information being
taught.

USING STRATEGIES TO LEARN

Teacher should teach students different

strategies they can use to help them learn.

Strategies include:
Example: How the Civil War and the Cold War
are related

Graphic organizers, concept maps, sticky

notes, mnemonics, etc

The 6 Principles of UDL

SCAFFOLDING

Teacher should provide temporary supports

for learning.

Example: Using visual aids (e.g., math formula

written on a sticky note that is placed on the
students desk as a reference).

PRACTICING THE SKILL

Teacher should provide opportunities for

students to practice the skill and the teacher
should provide feedback as needed.