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Recognizing expectations, beliefs, and motivations is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can help learners expect and believe that they can achieve their goals.

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Offering action-oriented feedback is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can provide learners with feedback focused on individual improvement.

Offering action-oriented feedback in Universal Design for Learning

Offering action-oriented feedback means giving learners guidance that will help them improve and achieve their learning goals. This feedback should:

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Fostering belonging and community is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can help learners find different ways to form relationships and feel that they belong in class.

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Fostering collaboration, interdependence, and collective learning is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can help learners support and learn from each other.

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Optimizing challenge and support is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can create a variety of challenges for all learners.

Optimizing challenge and support in Universal Design for Learning

Optimizing challenge and support means motivating learners with different types of tasks and access to resources. While one learner might find a task too complex, another learner might find the same task not challenging enough.

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