Design and Deliver: Planning and Teaching Using Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the best way to teach all students effectively and break down barriers to learning: but how can busy teachers get started with UDL right now? Find the answers in the second edition of this best-selling, teacher-trusted primer, created by internationally recognised UDL expert Loui Lord Nelson.

Thoroughly updated to reflect new research and developments in the field of UDL, this book gives K–12 teachers a reader-friendly UDL introduction and a practical framework for implementation, with guidelines and checkpoints for designing effective, barrier-free lesson plans and learning environments. You’ll learn how to use the three core principles of UDL; Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression; to present information in multiple ways and ensure access for all learners. Throughout the book, detailed examples, stories, illustrations, teacher reflections, and activities reinforce UDL principles and help you put them into practice in both virtual and in-person settings.

Written in first person, like a face-to-face talk with a passionate educator, this research-based book will guide you in designing equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments that meet the needs of diverse learners. An essential UDL introduction for both pre-service and inservice educators!

What's New:

• Key insights from the latest neuroscience research
• Useful stories and practical tips from teachers implementing UDL
• Technology bytes: timely tips and ideas on how to enhance online learning with UDL
• Expert guidance on current topics, including culturally responsive teaching, urban education, and a focus on the expert learner
• “Ponder this” prompts throughout the book to help readers consider new ideas and discover additional resources
• End-of-chapter “check-ins” that help readers apply what they’ve learned

Online Materials: Designing instruction with UDL is easier than ever with these online resources, available as printable downloads: CAST UDL Guidelines; an Identifying Your Resources chart; a UDL design cycle graphic; a UDL lesson plan flowchart; and classroom resource mapping charts for elementary, middle, and high school teachers.

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Table of Contents

About the Downloads

About the Author

Foreword David Rose

Preface

Acknowledgments

I Introducing Universal Design for Learning

1. Introducing Universal Design for Learning
2. The Must-Knows of the UDL Framework

II The Principles of Universal Design for Learning

3. Engagement
4. Representation
5. Action and Expression

III From Planning to Practice

6. The Learning Environment
7. The Goal and the Lesson

References

Index

"If you want to develop a deep understanding of how to create accessible, effective learning environments using the UDL framework, Design & Deliver is your anchor. Read it first."
- Patti Ralabate, Author & UDL Implementation Specialist, PKR Professional Learning, LLC

"Accomplishes what the title promises: It delivers user-friendly, research-based, practice-oriented information for educators to implement UDL principles and practices. In a global educational context in which personalization and self-determined learning are increasingly expectations for the education of all students, Design and Deliver should be in the hands of every educator and administrator."
- Michael Wehmeyer, University of Kansas

"A must-have for every educator’s bookshelf, this primer for universal design for learning goes well beyond the conceptual framework. Each page brings UDL to life and into your practice."
- Mindy Johnson, Director of Digital Communications & Outreach, CAST

"What a timely and brilliant update! Truly valuable for practicing educators who are navigating learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Loui Lord Nelson always delivers!"
- Katie Novak, Novak Educational Consulting

"Dr. Loui Lord Nelson, an audacious and profound writer, packs this book with real-life examples and analogies while modeling universal design for learning. This book snaps and crackles with ideas...and magically draws you into the profound belief that all students can become expert learners. Every administrator, teacher, leader, and parent wanting to support expert learners should read and share this book."
- Dr. Ron Rogers, Director of the UDL Center at OCALI

"An excellent tool....The practical strategies presented provide the reader with an opportunity to see what using UDL as the design framework looks like in practice."
- George Van Horn, Director of Special Education, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

"Should be on the shelf of all new and experienced educators! Not only is it easy to read, it is organized and full of visuals that help drive home the information. Great new addition to the library of an educator."
- Cynthia Collier, University of West Florida

"Provides educators with timely, thoughtful, and relevant strategies for moving the theory of UDL into practice. This text is an essential read for any educator whose goal is to plan for the variability of learners through the design of flexible learning environments."
- Liz Berquist, Director of Professional Learning, Baltimore County Public Schools

"Needs to be in the hands of every educator! Teachers will be able to plan engaging and effective lessons right away to use in their classrooms tomorrow."
- Nicole Eredics, Inclusion Specialist