How do you create a UDL curriculum?

1 Step 1: Identify your goals

The first step in creating a UDL curriculum is to identify your learning goals for your students. What do you want them to know, understand, and be able to do by the end of the unit or lesson? Make sure your goals are aligned with the standards and expectations of your grade level and subject area. Also, make sure your goals are clear, measurable, and relevant to your students' interests and needs.

2 Step 2: Analyze your barriers

The next step is to analyze the potential barriers that might prevent some of your students from reaching your learning goals. Barriers can be related to the content, the environment, the methods, or the assessment. For example, some students might struggle with reading comprehension, background knowledge, attention span, motivation, language skills, or test anxiety. Think about how you can minimize or eliminate these barriers by applying the UDL principles.

3 Step 3: Plan your methods

The third step is to plan your methods of instruction and interaction. How will you present the content to your students in multiple ways? How will you engage and motivate your students in multiple ways? How will you facilitate collaboration and communication among your students? How will you scaffold and support your students' learning? Use a variety of strategies, tools, and resources that suit your students' preferences, strengths, and needs.

4 Step 4: Choose your materials

The fourth step is to choose your materials and resources that will support your methods. What texts, videos, images, audio, or other media will you use to convey the information? What activities, games, simulations, or experiments will you use to reinforce the concepts? What technologies, apps, websites, or software will you use to enhance the learning experience? Make sure your materials are accessible, flexible, and engaging for all your students.