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Providing Multiple Means of Action and Expression through Project-Based Social Integration Programming at Endeavour
Providing Multiple Means of Action and Expression through Project-Based Social Integration Programming at Endeavour
Action and Expression Through UDL: Our Approach
Action and Expression Through UDL: Our Approach
To me, providing students with access to multiple means of action and expression means finding new ways to allow express themselves, whether they be literate or not, verbal or non-verbal. On my page, and as per CAST, I've provided examples of how I give my students options for expression and communication, physical action, and executive functions. I've also included a special section on projects my students have completed, which I designed in the spirit of UDL.
Options for Expression & Communication
Options for Expression & Communication
Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know by providing them with options.
Multiple Means / Media for Communication
Multiple Means / Media for Communication
- Speech, text, dance, music, etc.
- Manipulatives
- Online / Smart tools
Multiple Tools for Construction / Composition
Multiple Tools for Construction / Composition
- Calculators, spellcheckers, speech-to-text
Scaffolded Activities
Scaffolded Activities
- Differentiated approaches, mentors, feedback
Options for Physical Action
Options for Physical Action
Providing students with opportunities to interact with and choose different learning experiences throughout the course of the day. Provide options for technology use, too.
Response and Navigation (1)
Response and Navigation (1)
- Differentiated instruction allows for learning barriers to be reduced.
- Flexible groupings allows for students to work together either as a whole class, small groups, or with a partner temporarily.
Response and Navigation (2)
Response and Navigation (2)
- Flexible interactions with course material (choice in terms of what kind of activities: fine motor, gross motor, hand-on sorting activities, digital and material manipulatives).
Options for Executive Functions
Options for Executive Functions
Guide students in goal-setting while also allowing them to decide what they wish to accomplish. Build-in frequent opportunities for self-assessment and progress monitoring.
Guide Goal-Setting
Guide Goal-Setting
- Establish and post goals through use of visual aids
- Provide checklists that are easy for students to follow
Planning & Strategy Skills
Planning & Strategy Skills
- Prompts
- Modeling processes
Organization & Memory
Organization & Memory
- Graphic organizers
Differentiated, Accessible Class Projects
Differentiated, Accessible Class Projects
Fitness Room Design & Creation
Fitness Room Design & Creation
Student led initiatives to revitalize the school.
Conquering your fear and trying new things.
Learning how to use different tools to complete tasks.
Maintaining existing projects to ensure longevity.
Physical activity and our students' hearts
Physical activity and our students' hearts
Providing our students with opportunities to lead a healthy lifestyle while in our program is one of our primary focuses. Students have access to a fitness room equipped with several cardio machines, weights and yoga mats for them to try and explore. Along with our fitness room, students have access to the gymnasium.
From providing students with tools to create the space, to providing students with tools to utilize the space
From providing students with tools to create the space, to providing students with tools to utilize the space
Physical action in the form of fitness has shown to help lead our students to improved levels of well-being and physical health. Students have began taking it upon theirselves to help others with mobility issues, which in effect has helped foster friendships throughout the program.
Multipurpose Room Design & Creation
Our school is our canvas for expression and communication
Our school is our canvas for expression and communication
Stressing the importance of providing students with alternative ways to express their ideas, knowledge and opinions.
Students in action
Students in action
Physical action emphasizes the importance of providing access to tools. For our students, and the projects they've accomplished meant learning how to use "actual" tools.
Tiered Coding Instruction
Tiered Coding Instruction
Scratch is a simple coding program that has allowed our students to create their own stories and animations and teach them an essential skill used in the 21st century
By providing both visuals and written text, literate and non-literate students can still complete lessons.
Students are able to show their representation of progress throughout the course of their lesson.
Allowing students to stop and then think before acting, but also to encourage our students to not be afraid to make mistakes or to ask their peers for help, helping to build communication skills.
Transfer of Learning through Field Trips and Community Outings
Transfer of Learning through Field Trips and Community Outings
Different students communicate better in different settings.
Although the setting and approach may be different,
The outcome always remains the same...
Allowing our students to not only communicate with others but also to be able to express their ideas and opinions.
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