Using the UDL Guidelines to Address Problems of Practice

How can we use the UDL Guidelines to Address Problems of Practice (PoP)?

The UDL Guidelines are a powerful tool for proactive design. Equipped with the guidelines, educators are positioned to design for the predictable variability present in every classroom. 

In addition, the UDL guidelines can also be used as an instrument for addressing our own problems of practice. During this workshop teachers, were tasked to consider a challenge or sticking point in their practice. From there, teachers had the option to work in small groups or independently to

1. Reframe the problem to identify potential barriers in the design, not the learner

2. Match the barriers to the guidelines 

3. Brainstorm possible UDL-aligned strategies