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Table 1 Universal Design models and their principles

From: Universal Design for Learning in postsecondary STEM education for students with disabilities: a systematic literature review

Model

Universal Design (architecture)

Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Instruction

Principles

1. Equitable use

2. Flexibility in use

3. Simple and intuitive

4. Perceptible information

5. Tolerance for error

6. Low physical effort

7. Size and space for approach and use

(Burgstahler, 2009)

1. Provide multiple means of representation

2. Provide multiple means of action and expression

3. Provide multiple means of engagement

(Meyer et al., 2014)

1. Equitable use

2. Flexibility in use

3. Simple and intuitive

4. Perceptible information

5. Tolerance for error

6. Low physical effort

7. Size and space for approach and use

8. A community of learners

9. Instructional climate

(Burgstahler, 2009)