Learning Brain & UDL Guidelines

• Recognition: the “what” of learning– Multiple means of representation

• Strategic Network: the “how”– Multiple means of action and expression

• Affective Network: the “why” – Multiple means of engagement

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Goal of learning:Expert learners

• Resourceful, knowledgeable

• Strategic, goal directed

• Purposeful, motivated

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Flexibility: UDL Guidelines

• Do not have to use all - depends on goal

• Often using one guideline supports another

• Design may take longer at first, but learner variability is supported

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Multiple Means of Action & Expression

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Plan, execute, monitor actions & skills

Strategic Networks: “how of learning”

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Provide options for variability in physical action:

• Vary methods of response• Provide access to tools &

assistive technology

Provide options for variability in expression:• Tools to communicate &

compose• Graduated levels of support

for practice

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Provide options for variability in executive functions:

• Clear goals• Support planning &

monitoring process

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knlowdege, slkils, and enthsuasim for laerinng.

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