Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers an approach to teaching that aims to meet the varied needs of every student, fostering a welcoming and accessible environment across educational settings.
We encourage instructors to review the Center for Teaching’s pressbook on UDL to learn how they can explore and apply the concepts in their own classrooms. For further support, ideas, or questions about implementing UDL, contact the Center for Teaching at teaching@uiowa.edu. We offer consultations, workshops, and a range of initiatives related to using UDL to create an academic environment that can accommodate the backgrounds, experiences, and abilities of all students.
Exploring and Applying Universal Design for Learning
This reflective teaching guide outlines the principles of Universal Design for Learning, a framework for developing flexible learning environments and materials to meet the varied needs of learners. Explore this interactive pressbook to develop your course with UDL in mind and see examples of UDL in action.