EDU 310 - Multicultural Education Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Study Guide
Michigan State University
EDU 310 - Multicultural Education | Study Guide

Overview
A study guide on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) focusing on multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression for inclusive lesson design.

Key topics
•UDL principles and checkpoints
•engagement choices and motivation
•multiple representations of content
•action and expression options
•assessment alignment and accessibility

Suggested study tasks
•rewrite one objective with at least two representation options
•add engagement supports for a reluctant learner scenario
•design two choices for demonstrating mastery
•audit a lesson for barriers and propose fixes
•write one quick UDL-aligned formative assessment prompt

Common pitfalls
•treating UDL as a single accommodation
•adding choices without aligning to the objective
•overloading students with too many options
•confusing UDL with IEP-only supports
•ignoring accessibility features like captions and readability