Universal Design Guidelines

Three Principles of UDL

The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines are internationally recognized as a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning Links to an external site., a framework developed by CAST Links to an external site..

The CAST guidelines recommend that courses follow three principles by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action & expression. The principles are based on neuroscience and learning research; they engage different networks in the brain, each addressing the why, what, and how of learning.

Engagement - Affective Networks, The "Why" of learning, Representation - Recognition Networks, The "What" of learning, Action & Expression - Strategic Networks, The "How" of learning

To read more about UDL and review design options, visit The UDL Guidelines Website Links to an external site..