// The Universal Sandpit
Designing for Human Variability
Universal Design for Learning is a design philosophy for human variability.
Inclusive learning design emerges from the interaction of three forms of awareness: understanding the learner, designing the learning environment, and examining our own assumptions as educators. This page presents a collection of practical tools that support reflection and design across these three areas.
Understanding learner variability is the foundation of inclusive design. This area focuses on discovering the strengths, interests, needs, and learning profiles of students.
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Once learner variability is understood, the learning environment can be designed to support multiple ways of engaging, accessing information, and demonstrating understanding.
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Teachers bring their own experiences and beliefs about learning into the classroom. Reflecting on these assumptions helps create more inclusive and responsive learning environments.
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