UDL &

Intersectionality
What does a classroom that implements
UDL and intersectionality look like?

Universal Design for Learning

The practice of UDL is used in the classroom to
enhance student learning. It is made up of 3
components including engagement, representation
and action & expression. Each of these components
provides options for instructors to tailor their lessons
to the students.

ENGAGEMENT REPRESENTATION ACTION & EXPRESSION

In what ways are In what ways are In what ways are
students encouraged to students and their students encouraged to
be involved in their own identities reflected in display their knowledge
autonomous learning? classroom learning? & understanding?

Intersectionality
Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberle
Crenshaw (1989) that encourages us to
acknowledge how different aspects of a person's
culture in tandem, create who they are and the
experiences they have.

Some key points:

Our identities are the many
aspects of us that intersect
one another like roads
"Traffic" can be avoided by
actively fighting against
discrimination
"Identity isn't just a self
contained unit" -Crenshaw

Implementation
What does the implementation of UDL and intersectionality look like in
a secondary social studies classroom?

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING - Use relationships

with students to better understand different
backgrounds and identities to tailor the
course to their past and future experiences

STUDENT INTERESTS - Draw upon student

interests to spark engagement in course
content that will foster critical thinking

CONSIDER THE INDIVIDUAL - Remember that

everyone identifies with different groups in
society, but that we are not limited to one
social group, rather are a combination of all
aspects that individualizes us.