Representation
Multiple means of representation focuses on how we are presenting our information to the students- such as in multiple formats. [How many of you just use PowerPoint? Or handouts? Or one way of teaching to the whole group?] If we tap into the students' 5 senses- touching/feeling, auditory, visual, we can engage them in different ways and provide information in a way that is meaningful for them to learn it, rather than one way. This can include using a KWL chart- eliciting that background knowledge, providing background information, etc...
CAST (2018). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. Retrieved from http://udlguidelines.cast.orgClick on the underlined words to learn more about perception, language & symbols, and comprehension.
Language & SYmbols
Clarify vocabulary and symbols.
Clarify syntax and structure.
Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols.
Promote understanding across languages.
Illustrate meaning through multiple mediums.
perception
Customize the display of information.
Offer alternatives for auditory information.
Offer alternatives for visual information.
Comprehension
Activate prior background knowledge.
Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships between concepts.
Guide information processing and visualization.
Maximize transfer & generalization of information.