Theory and Research

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a new paradigm for teaching, learning and assessment, drawing on new brain research and new media technologies to respond to individual learner differences. This section of our Web Site provides CAST's theory of UDL, offers related publications, describes CAST initiatives, and links to research reports relating to UDL.

The Theory and Research section of this web site contains:

• Core Concepts
  This section articulates CAST’s vision of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Implications for teaching, design benefits, opportunities, and challenges inherent to UDL are discussed.
• Publications
  CAST's online documents and a complete listing of CAST books, articles, newsletters and other publications related to UDL.
• Initiatives
  CAST's major UDL initiatives include product development and applied research.
• Research
  Selected on-line articles and reports describing research relating to UDL.