Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

When we use Universal Design for Learning as our teaching and learning framework, we reduce barriers to learning. This means that there are fewer obstacles for all students. When we use UDL, we design our materials, lessons, activities, and assignments to be flexible, offer choice, and honour various ways of being and learning. This supports the college’s goal for a more inclusive learner experience.

What is UDL?

What does UDL advocate? What is the goal of UDL?

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Why should I adopt UDL in my course?

How does UDL correspond with how the brain encounters, processes, and digests new learning materials? Why is UDL crucial if we would like to design an inclusive learning environment?

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How can I incorporate UDL principles in my course?

I want to incorporate UDL in my course but I can’t change the curriculum—what can I do? I have been asked to develop a new course and I intend to incorporate UDL principles in it—what can I do?

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Beyond Accommodation

What is academic accommodation? How are accommodation, accessibility, and UDL different from one another? How can UDL help with accommodating the needs of different learners?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions regarding Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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Resources and References

Helpful links to resources relating to UDL, as well as the references used in these pages

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