Glenna Gustafson - Universal Design for Learning

The video discusses Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework adapted from architecture to education, emphasizing the importance of engagement, representation, and action/expression in teaching. It highlights the need for diverse teaching methods to cater to varied student backgrounds and learning styles, advocating for multiple ways of content delivery and assessment beyond traditional methods.

What is the origin of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework?

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Architecture

• Psychology

Which principle of UDL focuses on keeping students interested and engaged?

• Engagement

• Assessment

• Action and Expression

• Representation

Why is it important to present content in multiple ways according to UDL?

• To simplify the curriculum

• To save time

• To cater to diverse learning needs

• To reduce teacher workload

What does the principle of 'Action and Expression' in UDL emphasize?

• Lecture-based learning

• Standardized testing

• Multiple means of assessment

• Traditional teaching methods

Which of the following is NOT a method suggested for students to express their learning in UDL?

• Hands-on models

• Songs

• Pencil and paper only

• Dance