Description
Universal Design for Learning in Music Education is an application of the larger framework of Universal Design for Learning to music education. Based on decades of research and best practice, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is applicable to 21st century music classrooms. The first chapter provides the reader with an understanding of the universal design framework, the history behind UDL, and the application to education. Chapters two through four break down the three main pillars of UDL and provide broad applications to music education. Chapter five specifically examines UDL and the young performer in performance-based music education classrooms whereas chapter six explores applications of UDL in classroom-based music instruction. Chapter seven is specifically aimed at music education at the university-level. All chapters provide real-world vignettes of actual students and practical applications for the music classroom.
