UDL framework and guidelines
Learn about the foundations of UDL
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UDL as a framework
UDL as a framework
UDL aims to change the design of the environment rather than to situate the problem as a perceived deficit within the learner.
When environments are intentionally designed to reduce barriers, every learner can engage in challenging, meaningful learning.
CAST (2024)
UDL research evidence
UDL research evidence
UDL draws on research from intersecting fields to inform its three principles and key concepts.
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UDL principles
UDL principles
The UDL principles help us support the three major networks in the brain that influence learning.
They help us plan for learner variability.
UDL key concepts
UDL key concepts
Honour variability, look for barriers in the design not the learner, and design for all at the outset using the UDL principles: These are the UDL key concepts.
UDL Guidelines
UDL Guidelines
The UDL Guidelines are a tool.
They offer suggestions that can be applied in any context “to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities”.
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Navigate and search the UDL Guidelines
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Succinct walk through of the UDL Guidelines 3.0.
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Next steps
More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Find out about UDL”:
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Guide to Index of the guide: Behaviour and learning
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Strategies for action:
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Commit to whole-school approachesShow suggestions for Commit to whole-school approaches
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Foster relationships and partnershipsShow suggestions for Foster relationships and partnerships
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Design learning for allShow suggestions for Design learning for all
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Foster wellbeing and mental healthShow suggestions for Foster wellbeing and mental health
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Embed social and emotional learningShow suggestions for Embed social and emotional learning
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Be proactiveShow suggestions for Be proactive
- Identify factors that shape behaviour
- Recognise and remove barriers to learning
- Manage times of stress or change
- Recognise emerging distress
- Plan and practise adult responses
- Create support plans
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Respond in challenging situationsShow suggestions for Respond in challenging situations
