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UDL framework and guidelines

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UDL as a framework

UDL as a framework

UDL is a framework that guides the design of teaching and learning that is "accessible, inclusive, equitable, and challenging for every learner” (CAST, 2024).

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)

Source: UDL Guidelines 3.0 | CAST (2024) (opens in a new tab/window)

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UDL Guidelines 3.0 | CAST (2024)
https://udlguidelines.cast.org/more/frequently-asked-questions/

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 key concepts

Source: UDL Guidelines 3.0 | CAST (2024) (opens in a new tab/window)

Source:
UDL Guidelines 3.0 | CAST (2024)
https://udlguidelines.cast.org/

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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”.

Visit the UDL Guidelines (interactive version).

UDL Guidelines

Source: UDL Guidelines 3.0 | CAST (2024) (opens in a new tab/window)

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UDL Guidelines 3.0 | CAST (2024)
https://udlguidelines.cast.org/more/downloads/#choose-your-udl-guidelines-v-30-representation

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