Universal design for learning
Universal Design for Learning is an educational framework that aims to improve and optimize teaching for all learners. It provides students with multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds.
Initially developed by
David Rose & Anne Meyer at the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), Massachusetts, USA, 1990s.
Effectiveness
Among other effectiveness findings, Capp’s meta-analysis on the effectiveness of UDL showed that science content acquisition for students with disabilities improved substantially when using UDL, effect size of 0.62-0.79.
Further reading
Where you'll find it in Stile
UDL principles are woven into all aspects Stile lessons.
Examples within Stile
Multi-modal exposures
Scientific concepts and activities are communicated in short, succinct blocks of text, which can be narrated in Spanish. Text is accompanied by an illustrative picture. Videos and simulations are often used to accompany and reinforce concepts.
Sources of energy lesson
in the Energy Conservation unit
in the Energy Conservation unit
Multiple response modes
Some open-ended questions allow students to respond in a way that makes sense to them. They can type, write, draw and even upload a video or audio recording.
Designing an earthquake-resistant building lesson
in the Active Earth unit
in the Active Earth unit
Hands-on learning
Stile units incorporate hands-on practical activities where students can engage with scientific phenomena first-hand. Classroom lessons include clear sections that indicate device-free learning opportunities and active engagement strategies.
Electric motors: How does an electric car work? lesson
in the Energy unit
in the Energy unit
Interest-choice branching
Stile’s Engineering Challenges present students with a range of activity options so that they can pick and create a solution that motivates them.
Water wheels: Designing a solution lesson
in the Energy unit
in the Energy unit
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