Universal Design for Learning
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model is a framework to address curricular planning that meets the needs of all learners. The framework and its principles were used to design the SFUSD Math Core Curriculum. The three principles are:
This matrix summarizes the guidelines of how these principles are applied
For more information, please see the complete UDL Guidelines in Math document.
- Provide multiple means of representation.
- Provide multiple means of action and expression.
- Provide multiple means of engagement.
This matrix summarizes the guidelines of how these principles are applied
For more information, please see the complete UDL Guidelines in Math document.
Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
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Provide Multiple Means of Representation
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Provide Multiple means of Action and Expressions
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Access: Teacher led |
Provide options for recruiting interest Choice and autonomy Relevance Minimize threats/distractions |
Provide option for perception Customize displays of info Alternatives for auditory/visual info |
Provide options for physical action Vary methods for response Access to tools, assistive technologies |
Building skills for learning: Teachers and Students |
Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence Salience of Goals Optimize Challenge Collaboration and Community Mastery-Oriented Feedback |
Provide options for langage, mathematical expressions and symbols Clarify vocab, symbols, syntax, structure Support decoding Understanding across languages Multiple media |
Provide options for expression and communication Multiple media for communication Multiple tools for construction and composition Support fluency building through levels of practice |
Internalize: Student led |
Provide options for self-regulation Expectations and beliefs Use coping skills Develop self-assessment & reflection |
Provide options for comprehension Activate background knowledge Highlight big idea Guide information processing Maximize transfer & generalization |
Provide options for executive functions Guide Goal setting Support Planning Enhance monitoring progress |