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Introduction to UDL

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Adaptive Practice App

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Introduction to UDL

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching framework that helps all students succeed through inclusive design.

1. What is UDL and why does it matter?

🎯Engagement – build interest and motivation 👁 Representation – different ways to understand information ✏️Action & Expression – different ways to show learning

2. UDL Key Principles

Teachers

Learners

UDL helps teachers design lessons with multiple ways to learn and show understanding.

• A more inclusive learningenvironment
• Greater engagement and motivation
• Supports learner agency

3. How does it help?

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Visit our UDL hub for practical guidance and resources:

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What can you find?

✔ Practical guidance for inclusive teaching ✔ The Little Book of UDL ✔ Extra resources for inclusive teaching ✔ Challenge catcher

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Self-reflection pages

Scaffolded Writing Coach with choice of support

UDL tips in the Teachers' Books

Tasks and projects with relevance to learners' lives

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Vocabulary learning step by step: review, introduce new items in context and reinforce with practice.

The videos speak directly to students. They invite learners to reflect on their own.

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A rich mix of video styles makes grammar more engaging and easier to grasp.

The Guided Discovery approach builds stronger, more confident grammar skills by moving students from rule analysis to practice..

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Digital jump‑off points send students straight to extra practice in the App.

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Real,relatable role models that make learning feel relevant and motivating.

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Help students plan their writing using a model and reinforced scaffolding in the Workbook.

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Adaptive Practice App

Adaptive Practice is a feature within MEE Air that gives students personalised, bite-sized practice and supports teachers with performance insights.

SUPPORTS UDL BY

Short tasks & scaffolding

Personalised learning

Gamification

Self-reflection

Teacher insights

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Why is this UDL?

Giving students choice helps develop agency and increases engagement. Offering different levels of support allows teachers to meet a wider range of needs in the classroom and helps learners approach writing with greater confidence.

How does it help?

• Allows students to choose the amount of support they need
• Helps learners demonstrate understanding in different ways
• Builds confidence and independence in writing
• Supports mixed-ability classrooms without extra teacher preparation

Why is this UDL?

UDL tips provide practical support for both teachers and learners. Teacher-facing tips offer quick, inclusive ideas that can be used in the moment, while student-facing tips help learners build agency, learning strategies, and self-awareness in a structured way.

How does it help?

• Gives teachers practical and easy-to-use inclusive strategies
• Supports reflection, critical thinking, and formative assessment
• Helps students develop autonomy and learning strategies

Why is this UDL?

UDL promotes engagement by offering tasks that connect with learners’ real lives, interests, and personal experiences. When students see a clear link between classroom activities and their own world, learning becomes more meaningful and motivating.

How does it help?

• Increases motivation and engagement
• Makes learning more relevant and meaningful
• Encourages personal connection with the task
• Supports purposeful participation and reflection

Why is this UDL?

Self-reflection is an important part of the UDL cycle because it supports formative assessment and helps learners develop self-awareness. It encourages students to think about their progress, their effort, and their learning strategies.

How does it help?

• Encourages learners to monitor their own progress
• Develops autonomy, perseverance, and self-awareness
• Helps students identify strengths and areas for improvement
• Gives teachers useful information for formative assessment