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    Education level(s)
    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Adult Education
    Primary user(s)
    Student, Teacher, Parent
    Subject area(s)
    Career and Technical Education, Education, Social Science
    Language(s)
    English
    Cluster
    Academic Structures and Institutions
    Last updated
    29 October 2026
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    What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

    By Amanda Morin, Ace Parsi

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Adult Education · For Student, Teacher, Parent · Language English

    Abstract

    Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a way of thinking about teaching and learning that helps give all students an equal opportunity to succeed. This approach offers flexibility in the ways students access material, engage with it and show what they know. Developing lesson plans this way helps all kids, but it may be especially helpful for kids with learning and thinking difference.

    Keywords Diversity · Equity · Inclusion · Neurodiversity