SMART UDL – Students Mastering English with Advanced Resources and Technology via UDL–
Project Overview
SMART-UDL is an Erasmus+ project designed to support teachers in creating inclusive, flexible and digitally enriched learning environments through the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
SMART-UDL with project number KA220-SCH-DB28F194 is granted by Swedish National Agency, Swedish Council for Higher
Education/Universitets- och högskolerådet.
The project responds to the increasing diversity of learners in today’s classrooms and the need for teaching approaches that address different learning styles, abilities, motivations and backgrounds. By combining UDL principles with Web 2.0 and digital tools, SMART-UDL aims to transform lesson planning into a more accessible, engaging and student-centred process.
The SMART-UDL project aims to enhance English proficiency among students aged 8-14 using UDL-based methods and
digital tools. It seeks to boost student motivation through interactive learning while ensuring inclusive education for diverse
learners. Teachers will gain expertise in technology-integrated language teaching, and parents will be equipped with
strategies to support learning at home. Additionally, the project promotes digital literacy for both students and educators.
What Makes SMART-UDL “Smart”?
SMART-UDL goes beyond theory by focusing on practical classroom application. Within the project:
- Teachers design UDL-aligned lesson plans based on common topics
- Web 2.0 tools are used purposefully, not randomly
- Learner choice, differentiation and accessibility are built into every lesson
- Teachers create transferable lesson models that can be used across countries and contexts
Each lesson plan developed in the project follows a shared template and is supported by a teacher guide, ensuring consistency and quality among partners.
project partners
Nyo Skolan (Sweden)
The Coordinator
Nya Skolan is an independent school located in a multicultural area rich in diverse cultures and languages. The school has been operating for over 23 years and runs two schools in Trollhättan and in Lilla Edet as well as three preschools. The primary school at Pettersberg serves students from preschool through junior high, encompassing ages 0-16 years and has 299 students for the 2024/2025 school year. The school has 3 compulsory schools (Reception to Year 9) and 4
kindergartens.
VB Atatürk Ortaokulu (Türkiye)
Anamur Vakıfbank Atatürk Secondary School (VBASS) is a state school in Anamur, Mersin. It is a secondary school with 970 students aged between 5-15 ages, 64 teachers, 2 deputy principals and one principal. We have two kindergarten classes. Students are from countryside, middle class or city centre. We have 970 students from 5th to 8th grades. 40 of our students have an intelligence level of 50-69 and are receiving inclusive education with their peers in normal classes.
Universidad Autonoma De Madrid (Spain)
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) is a public university with an outstanding international reputation for its high-quality teaching and research. Founded in 1968, it has been generally recognized as one of the best Spanish universities in both national and international rankings. UAM has the following Faculties/Schools: Science, Economics and Business Studies, Law, Art and Philosophy, Medicine, Psychology, Teachers´ Training and Education, an Engineering School for Computer Science and several affiliated centres, offering a wide range of studies in humanities and scientific and technical fields.
Zasas Vidusskola (Latvia)
The organisation’s main activities relate to provision of preschool education (students aged 1.5 – 6), basic education (primary and lower secondary school students aged 7-15), general secondary education (upper secondary school students aged 16-19), special education programs for students with learning disabilities and mental developmental disabilities. At the
upper secondary school level, students take advanced courses in the Latvian language and literature, English, social sciences and biology. The school offers a wide range of interest education (folk group, folk dance, drama, robotics, cooking, art and design, school newspaper, sports activities), the school has branches of the Art School and Sports School.
Bozyazı İlçe Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü (Türkiye)
Bozyazı District Directorate of National Education is the official representative of the Ministry of National Education in the district of Bozyazı and is the first-hand executive of the duties and responsibilities of the Ministry. It is responsible for planning, executing, developing and auditing practices by evaluating all educational activities in the district. There are 1 District Director of National Education, 3 Branch Managers, 4 Chiefs, 7 Data preparation Control Operators, 10 Officers, 2
supporting staff and 1 Driver in our Directorate. A total of 549 personnel, including 27 directors, 30 deputy directors and 492 teachers(38 of them are special education teachers) are employed in schools and institutions affiliated to our Directorate.
