EDUC 5313: Week 5
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) makes learning beneficial for everyone. The current education models most schools have implemented are closed-ended and only work well for a section of the student population with the rest trying to fit a mold that they were not made for. Universal Design is a new way of operating; it provides the framework for flexibility and support so that all students can thrive and succeed. When learning about Universal Design many immediately jump to the conclusion that is only designed for those with disabilities, but that is not true. Universal Design does benefit people with disabilities, but the idea is that everyone benefits from it. The flexibility that UDL offers students means that everyone can utilize their strengths and work through their weaknesses in a healthy manner; one in which their whole self is supported and not just the parts that align with the traditional school format. In UDL, the students’ needs are taken into consideration and th