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Universal Design For Learning

Universal Design For Learning. Joli Sandoz Rebecca C. Cory Feb 12, 2010. What Universal Design is…. Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. –Ron Mace

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Universal Design For Learning

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  1. Universal Design For Learning Joli Sandoz Rebecca C. Cory Feb 12, 2010

  2. What Universal Design is… • Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.–Ron Mace • http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/about_ud/about_ud.htm

  3. Inclusive environment Typical Design vs. Universal Design Marginalization Typical Design: • Design for a “typical” student • Use “accommodations” for non-typical students • Blame students who don’t fit class Universal Design: • Design for greatest diversity of students • Accommodations are unnecessary • Students who don’t fit are due to lack of instructor imagination

  4. Principle One: Equitable Use • The design can be used by all people equally, despite abilities or disabilities.

  5. Principle Two: Flexibility in Use • The design allows access for users with different abilities and preferences. • NSCC Nursing Assistant Website Demo

  6. Principle Three: Simple and Intuitive • The design is easy to understand even if the user does not have prior experience with the environment.

  7. Principle Four: Perceptible Information • Directions should be clear and easy to follow even for someone with limited proficiency in language.

  8. Principle Five: Tolerance for Error • Errors should be anticipated and planned for.

  9. Principle Six: Low Physical Effort • Need for physical strength should not be a barrier to participation in an activity or environment.

  10. Principle Seven: Size and Space for Approach and Use • Maintain room for people of various sizes and mobility to access and environment or activity.

  11. Questions thus Far? • ??? • Rebecca’s Contact Info: • rcory@sccd.ctc.edu • 206-526-7808 • http://facweb.northseattle.edu/rcory/UDL for College Readiness.pptx

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