Review of Universal Design

Marvin Garcia

Agenda

1. Introduction
2. Universal Design (UD)
3. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
4. Universal Design for Instruction (UDI)
5. Similarities Between UD and UDL
6. Similarities Between UD and UDI
7. Differences Between UD and UDL
8. Differences Between UD and UDI
9. Summary
10. Thank You

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Introduction

Inclusive design where not only accessibility access is a top priority but also emphasis is placed on all abilities is possible by incorporating elements of Universal Design (UN), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Universal Design for Instruction (UDI). This instruction will define UD, UDL, UDI, and their similarities and differences.

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Universal Design

Universal Design aims to be at the forefront when designing instruction so that the learners will require fewer or no accommodations when the learning takes place. It includes seven principles:

1. Equitable Use
2. Flexibility in Use
3. Simple and Intuitive Use
4. Perceptible Information
5. Tolerance for Error
6. Low Physical Effort
7. Size and Space for Approach and Use

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Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning is a set of guidelines that answer the “Why”, the “What”, and the “How” of learning. These guidelines of UDL focus on designing environments that are accessible to everyone. It is important to note that the professional designing a learning experience must be proactive when applying the guidelines. An ability to anticipate the environment needs to support all learners based on research and act accordingly will provide an advantage to achieving successful learning.

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Universal Design for Instruction

Universal Design for Instruction focuses on developing instruction for everyone regardless of ability or disability. Since instruction in a room can span outside the teaching facility to reach a wider audience, UDI includes seven practices to follow so that everyone is engaged and respected: Class Climate, Interaction, Physical Environment and Products, Delivery Methods, Information Resources and Technology, Feedback and Assessment, Accommodations.

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Similarities Between UD and UDL

UD

• Flexibility in use by providing options
• Provide effective feedback
• Extend fail safe option to reduce errors

UDL

• Focus on the learning environment
• Learner motivation
• Decrease or eliminate learning roadblocks

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Similarities Between UD and UDI

UD

• Build and test the design as to be welcomed by all learners
• Provide feedback during and after instruction
• Teaching techniques and devices must be compatible to learners with or without limitations

UDI

• Design of instruction and learning environments to be used by everyone
• Collect summative and formative feedback from the learners
• Plan and anticipate accommodations

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Difference Between UD and UDL

UD

• Has seven principles

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UDL

• Has four critical components
• Focus is on the learning environment
• Addresses the “why”, the “what”, and the “how” of learning

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Difference Between UD and UDI

UD

• Principles of UD are applied to UID to guarantee inclusiveness

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UDI

• Focus is to design instruction that everyone can use regardless of disability or ability
• Once all components to successful learning are identified, UD is applied to it to maximize the experience

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Summary

Universal Design and its seven principles laid out the foundation of Universal Design for Learning and Universal Design for Instruction. All three designs supplement each other, where Universal Design for Learning focuses on the environment, and Universal Design for Instruction focuses on learning to be produced for everyone. By utilizing the principles and guidelines, it is possible to develop instruction that everyone can access regardless of any disability or ability.

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Thank You

Marvin Garcia

marvingarcia@sandiego.edu

https://marving.design

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