Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom: Practical Applications for K-12 and Beyond

The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework has grown from its origins in special education to being widely used to support all students, making the fully rewritten second edition of this indispensable guide more relevant than ever. Filled with practical, vivid examples and tips, the book demonstrates the power of UDL when applied to particular content areas. Specific teaching ideas are presented for literacy, STEM, project-based learning, career and technical education, and the arts. The editors and contributors describe practical ways to create thriving learning environments that use UDL to meet diverse learners' needs.

New to This Edition

• Entirely new content.
• Coverage expanded from elementary and middle grades to secondary and beyond.
• Innovative approaches embracing the growth of UDL and the ubiquity of digital technologies in today’s classrooms.
• Spotlight on issues of equity and inclusion.
• Chapters on antiracism, social–emotional learning, career and technical education, journey mapping, and curriculum design.
• Compelling discussions of advances in UDL principles and research directions.

Table of Contents

Foreword, David H. Rose

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1. Universal Design for Learning Guidelines: Past, Present, and Promise, Jenna W. Gravel & Nicole Tucker-Smith
2. Universal Design for Learning of Literacy, Anya S. Evmenova, Tracey E. Hall, & Peggy Coyne
3. Meeting the Needs of All Learners in STEM: A Universal Design for Learning Approach, Betty George, Matthew Love, & Gelyn M. Roble
4. The Unbound Classroom: A UDL and Project-Based Approach to Curriculum Design, Chelsea Miro
5. Universal Design for Learning and the Arts: A Culturally Sustaining Pedagogical Remix, Aysha Upchurch, Don Glass, Christopher N. Hall, & Edmund Adjapong
6. Universal Design for Social and Emotional Learning, Gabrielle Rappolt-Schlichtmann, Christina Cipriano, Alyssa Boucher, & Kristin H. Robinson
7. Career and Technical Education and Universal Design for Learning: Promoting School and Career Success for All Students, Amanda Bastoni, Tracey E. Hall, & Kristin H. Robinson
8. Promoting Antiracism with Design and Intention, Andratesha Fritzgerald, Mirko Chardin, & David Gordon
9. Journey Mapping and Universal Design for Learning: Putting Students at the Center of Learning, Kim Ducharme

Index

"A 'must read' that empowers educators to create dynamic, accessible, and equitable learning environments for all. This book seamlessly integrates insights from established scholars and fresh voices in the UDL field to address the pivotal question: 'What does UDL look like?’ The second edition has a sharp focus on confronting equity and bias, including racial, cultural, and socioeconomic dimensions. An exciting and encouraging leap forward in education! "
- Kimberly Coy, PhD, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, California State University, Fresno

"This book holds a special place in my heart—the first edition introduced me to the transformative power of UDL, and I find myself freshly inspired by the second edition. The authors synthesize decades of research through a contemporary lens, diving deep into critical topics like equity and bias, project-based learning, and culturally responsive pedagogy. With its comprehensive approach, this book serves as an invaluable guide for educators navigating the complex landscape of today's classrooms. Whether you're seeking guidance to design a project-based learning unit, exploring the fusion of arts and culturally responsive pedagogy, or simply striving to create an environment that honors and nurtures all learners, this book provides practical applications."
- Katie Novak, EdD, founder and executive director, Novak Educational Consulting

"The importance of UDL should never be underestimated. The second edition of this book offers a plethora of new insights on ways to use UDL in a variety of traditional and nontraditional education settings. Intersections between UDL and current educational research, policy, and best practices are addressed. The book highlights multiple ways to teach and build expertise in learners, with special attention to social–emotional learning and equitable access. This text is a 'must read' for any educator in these changing times—I look forward to incorporating it into my graduate course on UDL."
- Frances G. Smith, EdD, adjunct professor, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, George Washington University