UDL@Cook Library: Implementing UDL Practices in Information Literacy Instruction

UDL @Cook Library

Albert S. Cook LibraryInformation Literacy Instruction RetreatAugust, 2014

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Learning Outcomes for Today Introduce Universal Design for Learning

Concepts (UDL) in order to generate ideas for UDL-based classroom instruction

Share anecdotal and experiential evidence of classroom diversity in order to understand the role of diversity in UDL practices

Document personal UDL understanding in order to further develop a collective set of UDL instructional practices

The UDL Framework……offers flexible instructional materials, techniques, and strategies to help us differentiate instruction to meet students’ varied needs.

Background TU OAI support

Towson’s UDL Professional Learning Network

Spring 2014 Professional Learning Communities

Cook Library’s PLC participants: Sarah Espinosa, Sarah Gilchrist & Claire Holmes

Myth of Average

UDL helps us: Modify the learning environment, not the

learner

Recognize “learner variability” as the norm

Remove barriers through thoughtful, proactive design

Carefully consider goals

UDL at a Glance

(ThinkBook, Page 9)

Examine Practices Begin to fill in the UDL Planning Sheet

(handout)

Networks of the Brain

(ThinkBook, p. 4)

Group Activity: Brainstorming

UDL provides options for:Presenting information and content in

different ways (the "what" of learning) (ThinkBook, p.13)

Differentiating the ways that students can express what they know (the "how" of learning) (ThinkBook, p.13)

Stimulating interest and motivation for learning (the "why" of learning) (ThinkBook, p.14)

Why UDL for Information Literacy Instruction? Most classrooms we enter as information

literacy instructors include students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.

UDL Guidelines align with the Information Literacy Framework.

Goals of UDL:Improving student access, engagement

and achievement

Eliminating or reducing academic (and physical) barriers

Valuing diversity through proactive design

Selected Resources: What is Universal Design for Learning? (CAST)

Universal Design for Learning: Theory & Practice (Text)

Universal Design in Higher Education: From Principles to Practice. (Text)

CAST Professional Learning

14 Common Elements of UDL in a College Classroom

UDL-Universe: A Comprehensive UDL Faculty Development Guide