I like the approach we take in Manitoba. This also recognizes that our practices will be guided by the classroom profile and constantly evolving over time.
Applied to the field of education, the concept of universal design means that school communities, including teachers, develop plans for the full diversity of their student population. In education, universally designed schools, classrooms, curricula and materials provide all students with access to the resources they require, regardless of their diverse learning needs. (Manitoba Education, 2006, p. 4)
UDL is pivotal in creating inclusive learning environment that minimizes the need to separate adaptations or accommodations for students with special needs. This is creating welcoming environment and establishing a classroom tone that is friendly, caring and supportive, and exploring the relationships among course material, personal, and social experiences.
Hi Sanjay! UDL is a terrific framework for inclusive instruction. However, creating an inclusive learning environment starts with building a learning community where all students belong. I suggest you ask teachers to pull back further-- look at how we learn and develop as people. Step 1: The goal is inclusivity, not UDL 2) What will an inclusive learning environment look like, sound like, feel like? How will we know when we have it? 3) Now you're ready for how to get there-- and UDL fits in here. It's tough to get people to use a strategy or framework that they don't think they need. Show them why, then show them how. Hope this helps. :)
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