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The Case for UDL: Equality, Equity, and Inclusive Practice

To view this optional training and receive 2 clock hours, please register in pdEnroller 163959.

Objectives:

Understand the difference between equality and equity.
Learn strategies for ways to create an inclusive and equitable classroom.

For this session you will be watching a variety of videos, reading articles, research, and infographics on how to create an inclusive and equitable classroom. Please make a copy of this guided note template as you work your way through this course.

Please complete the first two questions prior to accessing the resources below.

You will be asked to upload this document as part of your attendance verification at the end of the course.

Please watch the first 7 minutes of this video presented by Katie Novack on how UDL can support inclusive practices in the classroom.

When you are finished watching the video please look at 2 of the resources below before you answer questions 3-5 on your guided note-taking sheet.

Equality vs. Equity resources:

● Article: Understanding Equity vs. Equality in schools can help you create an inclusive classroom

● Equity Audits: 5 self assessments for inclusive learning environments

● Research Brief: Creating equity in the classroom

● Article on equity vs equality from The Inclusion Solution

● Infographic on equity vs. equality

● A Suessonian poem for Decriminalizing Supports

● Why we should not look at equity through a deficit lens

Please watch more of Katie Novak's video on Equity and Inclusion. (7:00 - 10:30)

When you are finished watching the video please look at 2 of the resources below before you answer question 6 on your guided note-taking sheet.

Inclusion vs. Inclusionary Practices Resources:

● Inclusion vs inclusive practices

● Inclusion Myths

● Blog post from the Inclusion Lab: 18 Things Authentically Inclusive Schools Do

Click on the picture to watch the first 8 minutes of this TED talk about inspiring change.

When you have finished please complete questions 7 & 8 in your guided note-taking sheet.

Optional Resources:

Learn why it’s important to have structures in place with Compost Kate .
Diffusion of Innovation: The Adoption Curve
Edutopia: Transform Teaching With the Diffusion of Innovation

Setting up a PLC

Once you have completed viewing the resources in the session and have also completed the guided notes,
please complete this form for verification of participation and attendance.

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