Universal design for learning encourages the design of flexible learning models that can be adapted to individual needs. The UDL is built around three fundamental principles.
First principle : offer different ways of learning
Not everyone learns in the same way. A person with a disability or who speaks a different language may need learning tools that are based not just on text, but also on images or sound. Learning and transmission are facilitated when different ways of learning are combined. A way of learning that draws on multiple senses and intelligences enables learners to make connections between different concepts.
Second principle: offer different types of expression
Some people can express themselves well in writing, but not orally, and vice versa. It’s important to offer different ways of communicating what you’ve learned. Once again, there’s no one way to express yourself, just as there’s no one way to learn !
Third principle : propose different motivations
There are many factors that can influence whether or not a person is motivated to work, from neurodevelopmental and cultural factors to individual personalities. Some learners are stimulated by novelty, while others prefer routine. Some prefer to work in groups, others alone. So we need to offer different forms of work to suit different motivations.
Find out more
Discover inclusive forms of learning on the Erasmus+ Simpl4All project website.
