Duplin County Schools Module I: Universal Design Learning UDL

Duplin County SchoolsModule 1: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)ESL DepartmentOctober, 2012

OutcomesAt the end of this webinar you should be able to:

-Name the three UDL principles and match them with WIDA supports.-List and describe students needs and strengths based on data and daily contact.-Design a lesson plan based on students needs and strengths.-Deliver a lesson using UDL principles that fit the needs of ELLs while the other students benefit from the approach.

How canUniversal Design for Learning (UDL)help English Language Learners (ELLs)?

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)A set of principles for curriculum development that applies to the general education curriculum to promote learning environments that meet the needs of all learners.

From the English Language Development perspective, UDL is a set of good teaching strategies that even though the main focus is to reach ELLs, the implementation will benefit every single child, and that is basically because ALL our students are English Language Learners.4Curb Cuts

Curb cuts are a good example to better understand UDL. They were created for people in wheelchairs; however, they are used much more often by people with bicycles, baby carriages, or wheeled luggage.5Closed-caption

A second example of universal design is closed-caption decoders into television sets. This was done for people who are hard of hearing or deaf, but it is usedby people for whom English is a second language, by children learning to read, and by adults using it as a highly motivational and easy mechanism to develop their literacy skills.6What is WIDA and what does it have to do with UDL?WIDA (World-class Instructional Design and Assessment) Consortium is the model instrument that the NCDPI has selected to be implemented throughout North Carolina.

Among the many resources that WIDA offers we can mention the W-APT identification assessment, the ACCESS assessment, and the ELP Standards.

WIDA SupportsAnother tool that WIDA has developed is the supports. Support is an instructional strategy or tool used to assist students in accessing content necessary for classroom understanding or communication.Some support may include teaching techniques such as modeling, feedback or questioning. Others involve the students using visuals, interacting with others, or using their senses to construct oral or written meaning.

WIDA SupportsIf my classroom looks like this

Using WIDA Supports/UDL might help so that it looks like thisUDL Principles are aligned with WIDA SupportsUDLWIDAPrinciple I: Multiple Means of RepresentationSensory SupportsPrinciple II: Multiple Means of Action and ExpressionGraphic SupportsPrinciple III: Multiple Means of EngagementInteractive SupportUDL At Glance

This is a Learning Pyramid that shows average student retention rates. A common lesson is generally based on lectures, readings, and some sort of audiovisuals and demonstrations; however, research shows that students are more likely to retain the material through discussions, by doing, and by teaching others. UDL offers the tools to reach all the students at these retention rates.11UDL Principle I: Multiple Means of Representation

Realia Manipulative Visuals Music Modeling Thinking map Graphic organizers Role play Games Technology Cooperative learning

Real-life objects (realia) Manipulative Pictures & photographs Illustrations, diagrams & drawings Magazines & newspapers Physical activities Videos & Films Broadcasts Models & figuresWIDA Sensory Supports

This is the way UDL Principle I matches with WIDA. As you can see they are very much alike. UDL recommends the use ofWIDA sensory supports include.12UDL Principle II: Multiple Means of Action and Expression

Authentic product creationRole playMultimedia productPodcastingMusic/RapOnline projectsCharts Oral telling Total physical response (TPR) Interpretive dance Interactive stationsWIDA Graphic Support

Charts

Graphic organizers

Tables

Graphs

Timelines

Number lines

UDL Principle II13UDL Principle III:Multiple Means of Engagement

Real-life examplesPersonal relationshipAuthentic groupingVirtual fieldtripsVirtual guests speakersProject-based learningStudent centered activitiesInterviewsActive interactionTechnology

WIDA Interactive Support

In pairs or partners

In triads or small groups

In a whole group

Using cooperative groupStructures

With the Internet (Websites) or software programs

In the native language (L1)

With mentors

UDL: Principles and PracticesVideoUDL: Principles and Practice

Dr. David Rose, Director National Center on UDL explains the goals of the UDL principles and how beneficial they are for ALL learners.15Math Lesson VideoUDL Intervention/Math Lesson

TASK 1 (Reflection)for Teachers and AdministratorsAfter watching the videos reflect EITHER on the math lesson delivery and name some UDL Principle strategies used throughout the lesson OR you may rather reflect on the interview with Dr. Rose.

To access the Reflection Sheet, go to the module 1 page and click on Module 1 Documents.

Getting to Know your Students Need/Strength Chart (Sample)Duplin County Schools Module I: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)Needs/Strengths ChartTeacher Name: Carlos SosaSubject: ESL Grade: 9 School: BOE

STUDENT NAME NEEDSEOC/EOG/EVAAS/ACCESS/Daily contact

STRENGTHSEOC/EOG/EEVAAS/ACCESS/Daily contact

1.Alvarez, Juanalow reading level, 2 in EOCLoves singing/music, energetic2.Burgos, LuisShy, doesnt talk muchgood test scores, Likes sports , EVAAs projections: 3 to 4 in EOC3.Draughn, JenniferImpatient, gets bored easily4 in EOC, Excellent EVAAS projections, talkative4.Gonzalez, CarlosNew to the country and to English, low ACCESS scores (read/writ) Good at drawing, 5.Hines, SamanthaPoor writing skillsLoves music and technology-You can access the Need/Strength Chart by going to the Module 1 page and clicking on Module 1 Documents

You are about to create a chart similar to this one. As you can see, by using some data from common testing , and even from daily contact we can identify some of the needs and strengths of our students. This info. will be used to incorporate UDL principles into your lesson plan on Task 2.18Task 2: For Teachers Choose one of the groups you teach and create a Need/Strength chart similar to the sample to incorporate UDL strategies to your lesson plan. You may create a modified version of your regular lesson plan format for this task. (2hrs.)/***Product of Learning: Need/Strength Chart and Lesson Plan

Task 2: For Administrators

Use one of your teachers lesson plans and explain how it can be improved by using UDL Principles. Give suggestions as to some of the things you would like the teacher to incorporate in the lesson delivery when you come to observe the lesson.

You can access the Administrators Reflection Sheet on the Module 1 page.

Task 3: For TeachersUse the lesson plan you have created to teach a lesson using UDL principles. After delivering, write a reflective paragraph on your lesson. Tell us about the challenges, outcomes, and how the lesson benefited both ELLs and mainstream students.

The Reflection sheet can be found on the Module 1 page, by clicking on Module 1 Documents (1hr.)

Task 3: For AdministratorsFrom an administrators point of view, and based on your schools reality, do you think UDL can be a good instrument at your learning center? Why? Why not?

OutcomesAt the end of this webinar you should be able to:-Name the three UDL principles and match them with WIDA supports.-List and describe students needs and strengths based on data and daily contact.-Design a lesson plan based on students needs and strengths.-Deliver a lesson using UDL principles that fit the needs of ELLs while the other students benefit from the approach.

EvaluationDCS Director of Federal Programs and the ESL Department would like to thank you for signing up for this webinar.

Complete the evaluation sheet. Please, be honest on your evaluation for it WILL be used to improve our staff development workshops. Your feedback is truly appreciated.

Instructions for Turning in Products of LearningComplete Tasks 1, 2 and 3 as well as the Evaluation sheet and submit via email to csosa@duplinschools.net .

More Resources!RealiaPodcasting in plain EnglishPodcasting in the ClassroomMath + PE = FunTotal Physical Response (TPR)Product CreationVirtual Field TripsMore Video Resources!National Center on UDLAfter you have accessed the website, go to Playlist for: UDL Principles and Practice. Below the title you will find picture links to Mathematics, ELA, and Science UDL lesson deliveries. Thank You!