4.3 Universal Design For Learning

3.1. UDL Critical Elements

In this section, you'll learn more about the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) planning process. This process helps teachers think about instruction and design barrier-free learning opportunities that can improve the learning outcomes for a broad range of learners.   A group of Michigan-based educators involved in a professional learning community focused on UDL identified four critical elements intended to serve as a foundation for implementation and further research. Serving as a measure of fidelity, instruction aligned with the framework of UDL must include evidence of each of the four critical elements.  

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