Too often, instruction starts with the curriculum instead of the learner. But when we design with students at the center, engagement grows, confidence builds, and achievement follows.
In this edition, we share differentiated instruction through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework that encourages offering multiple ways for students to engage, access information, and demonstrate understanding.
These are practical tools and insights to help you create more inclusive and adaptable learning environments for every student. Use these strategies to transform your classroom into a space where all learners can succeed.
Let’s build the skill together!
Build the Skill:
Differentiated Instruction
- Provide multiple means of engagement: Offer choices and options to motivate and challenge learners.
- Present information in various ways: Use different formats and media to support comprehension and understanding.
- Offer flexible assessment options: Allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and skill in diverse ways.
- One-size-fits-all approach: Recognize that learners have diverse needs, preferences, and abilities.
- Focusing solely on accessibility: UDL is about enhancing learning experiences for all, not just accommodation.
UDL Guidelines by CAST:
This manual identifies the six most important questions that groups have to ask and answer in order to design high-quality Youth-Adult Partnerships.
