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Universal Design

Universal Design. The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, without the need for adaptation or specialized design (Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University). Universal Design. Multiple Means of: Representation Expression Engagement (CAST).

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Universal Design

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  1. Universal Design The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, without the need for adaptation or specialized design (Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University)

  2. Universal Design

  3. Multiple Means of: • Representation • Expression • Engagement • (CAST) Bowe, 2000

  4. The instruction utilizes multiple means of representation. Information is represented in multiple formats and media. Examples: chalkboard, Powerpoint presentations, overhead transparencies, models, simulations, assignments in written form and posted on course website, accessible electronic materials, lecture outlines or notes distributed in class and/or posted on course website, study guides, summary of major concepts The instruction utilizes multiple means of expression. Students are able to demonstrate knowledge through multiple pathways. Examples: variety of graded exercises (e.g., papers, examinations, homework, presentations); multiple formats on examinations (essay, short answer, oral, etc.); choices in graded exercises (e.g., final exam or final paper); sufficient time on examinations; use of word processing, spell check, and grammar check The instruction utilizes multiple means of engagement. There are multiple ways of engaging students’ interests and motivations. Examples: variety of assignments (e.g., readings, group projects, tutorials, web searches); small group discussions, whole-class discussions, lectures, etc.; teaching of explicit strategies to learn the material

  5. Things to Remember • Universal Design requires a change in thinking. • Don’t let it overwhelm you! Start by making incremental steps in your curriculum and add to it each semester. • Universal Design is a great way to align each lesson by making it more accessible to your students, but it does NOT eliminate the need for accommodations. • Focus on viewing total inclusion as your responsibility and less on viewing disabilities as individual problems of your students. Remember, not all disabilities may be apparent to you! • Find ways to be responsive and flexible. Be creative and learn to teach to a diverse audience through different modalities.

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