Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education

Abstract

This presentation is designed to introduce a Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
framework to participants and then explore the use of UD within student affairs
and higher education. We will start with an overview of the three principles of UDL,
which is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals
equal opportunities to learn. UDL provides a plan for creating instructional goals,
methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyoneââ¬âinot a single, one-size-fits-all solution, but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs. We will discuss some of the trends we are seeing here at Mason, including diverse learners and accommodations on how to structure a course.