1. Briefly describe Universal Design for Learning. Make sure to include the three principles of UDL.
A framework for teachers to tailor education to be meaningful and engaging for students. This involves making learning accessible to a diverse population of students, who all learn differently. These educators also create challenging and engaging learning assignments and environments to cater to these diverse students. Using UDL will help these students to be more successful in academia by using several methods of teaching and learning. The principles of UDL are:
2. When they develop goals using the principles of UDL, what is the main thing that teachers need to keep in mind?
How to design lessons to scaffold learners. This encompasses finding multiple materials to use in helping student learning.They need to assess instructional methods for potential barriers. For example, most teachers use books, videos, and handouts. However, these types of media are not flexible. UDL encourages media that can be manipulated by the student, such as digital text.
3. Next week, Mr. Schlotzsky, an eighth-grade social studies teacher, will begin a chapter on colonial America. He’ll lecture, write notes on the chalkboard, and give his students handouts. To assess their knowledge, Mr. Schlotzsky will ask his students to research colonial America in greater depth on the Internet and to give a three-to-five-minute oral presentation. Help Mr. Schlotzsky to evaluate the traditional materials and media he plans to use. For each a) list any potential barriers, and b) suggest UDL solutions.
COMPONENTS:
BARRIERS & UDL SOLUTIONS:
4. Imagine that you are a second-grade teacher beginning a unit on plants. Your goal is to teach the students the parts of a plant, making sure to incorporate the three principles of UDL. Using the table below, describe at least two ways you would present the information, assess your students, and maintain their engagement in the subject.
1.Video lecture with narration and a printed version of the lecture for each student.
2. Have students read the chapter on a digital format, but also give them many other examples and non-examples through a powerpoint or video.
1. Allow a choice of written or digital format test by providing a digital version of the same test so that students can manipulate the text.
2. Allow multiple formats of an assessment such as having students create a powerpoint, poster, write a paper, or give an oral presentation.
1. Create flexible groups and centers. Allow students an opportunity to communicate and collaborate with peers to keep them engaged.
2. Allow students to choose from various types of reinforcers. Some may choose extra recess or computer time, and some students may just want extra praise. This will keep students engaged and excited to learn.
All information above was found in Universal Design for Learning Theory and Practice by Anne Meyer, David H. Rose, and David Gordon. (chapter 4)
Here are some resources for parents, students, and teachers regarding the use of UDL (universal design for learning) and AT (assistive technology)!