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Engagement

One of the three principles of UDL, this principle is associated with the affective network - how learners monitor their internal and external environment to set priorities, to motivate, and to engage learning and behaviour).

adapted from CAST (2018). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. Retrieved from http://udlguidelines.cast.org


Executive Function

Executive function is the management system of your thinking, and can be described as a set of mental skills that include flexible thinking, self-control, and working memory. These skills are used every day to learn, work, and manage daily life.