Foundations of UDL
The Foundations section of this resource is divided into two key areas:
- What is UDL?
- Theory & Principles
Each of these areas are comprehensively explored and features an audio overview (created by Notebook LM), text and multi-media content, as well as infographics and links out to other resources to support your understanding of the foundations of UDL.
For an audio overview of the entire Foundations section, please listen below (captioning available and transcript downloadable under the player):
What is UDL?
This section provides an overview of UDL, including its origins, importance, and relevance in higher education. It discusses the foundation for understanding and applying the three principles of UDL in the context of fostering supportive and equitable learning experiences for students.


Theory & Principles
This section expands on the foundational concepts introduced in “What is UDL?” by further exploring the guidelines and checkpoints associated with each of the three principles of UDL, demonstrating how they align and support fostering a growth mindset and developing expert learners.
