Universal design for learning
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https://doi.org/10.36676/urr.v12.i3.1587Keywords:
Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Inclusive education, Accessibility in education, Learner diversityAbstract
According to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), learning and teaching should be easy, open to everyone, and effective for all students. This is done by considering how different and unique each learner is. Science and the idea that there are many ways to interact, reflect, and talk about yourself are what UDL is based on. It says that goals, methods, tools, and tests should be adaptable so that people can get past problems and build on their own skills. By considering the different learning styles, backgrounds, and skills of students, UDL helps teachers plan lessons that get everyone involved, keep students interested, and get better results. For example, it can be used to help make systems that are fair and open to new ideas in general and special education, higher education, and digital learning. UDL is shown to help students from all walks of life, not just those with disabilities. It also helps students who speak more than one language, are smart, or come from different cultural and socioeconomic groups. There is a lot of focus on personalization and including everyone in education systems around the world right now. UDL is a proactive, evidence-based way to rethink how to teach for the 21st century.
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