Developing total child through universal design learning: The role of school library

Abstract

The paper reviewed the concept of universal design for learning and total child development, the school library in the picture. Universal Design for Learning was explained as a way of teaching and learning that give students equal opportunity to succeed. The three major principles of UDL were thoroughly described as the keys to planning, motivating and accessing curriculum in inclusive classrooms. The concept of school library involvement in relation to total child was fully described. Benefits of universal design for learning in formation of total child development as well as roles of school libraries in facilitating universal design for learning for children and young adults was well stated. Finally, it was recommended that teachers should use different methods to teach different categories of students in their custody, school libraries should be well equipped with various instructional and information resources, this will help UDL in formation and building a total child for the society.