UDL in Action: Enhancing Engagement and Assessment in Physics Education

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on strategies to provide an opportunity to succeed to all students, including supporting student engagement, providing flexible and accessible learning experiences, and reducing barriers in assessment. Our group has implemented UDL techniques at various levels of physics, from conceptual to calculus based courses, in both the context of lectures and in labs. In this poster we provide case studies for the practical implementation of UDL principles in the classroom to help create a more equitable environment that fosters deeper learning by the students. We share examples of student instruction and assessments that provide multiple ways to grow and demonstrate mastery.