Universal Design for Learning(UDL)
Sandra C. Johnson
Diverse Learners and Technology EDUC - 7109 – 1
Major Assessment 4 Assessment of Technology Proficiencies
Dr. Timothy Green
Walden University
January 15, 2012
Inspiration“emerged from the architectural
concept of universal design”“a means to promote the design
of products and environments that would appeal to all people,”
Universal Design for Learning(UDL)
is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn.
Neutral Networks of UDL
Recognition NetworksStrategic NetworksAffective Networks
Recognition Networks
The "what" of learningMeans by which a student recognizes data
Uses senses ( hear, taste, smell, touch, see)
Recognition Networks Instructional Methods
) Provide the same information through different modalities
Pre-teach vocabulary words- provide list
Highlight wordsUse outlines, graphic organizersProvide examples and non-
examples
Strategic Networks
The how of learningMeans by which a student plans and performs task
Organization and expression of ideas
Strategic Networks Instructional Methods
Provide alternatives for physically interacting with materials by hand, voice, joystick, keyboard, or adapted keyboard
Compose in multiple media such as text, speech, drawing, illustration, comics, storyboards, design, film, music, visual art, sculpture, or video
Solve problems using a variety of strategies
Affective Networks
The "why" of learningMeans by which the student gets engaged and stays motivated
What challenges excites or interest
Affective Networks Instructional Methods
Involve learners, where and whenever possible, in setting their own personal academic and behavioral goals
Create expectations for group work (e.g., rubrics, norms, etc.)
Provide feedback that is frequent, timely, and specific
TechnologyAllow educators to use various
resources to reach all studentsCan be displayed different
formats Information can be transformedCan be linked other work
Impact of Student LearningAll students will have an
opportunity to learn regardless of disability, creed, language and various other differences through the use of different materials, supplies and resources.
Students can be creative Students are engaged Students are more confident
Brain Research Each brain processes information
differently Understanding the neutral networks can
help us appreciate the unique strengths and weaknesses of the individual student
The brain processes Patterns Actions or Plans Emotions
UDL and support of culturalethnic, linguistic and academic diversity
there are no "regular" students Supported by offering different options
based on situation and or learning style of neural network provide illustrations as well as text Option to use media /technology Spell checkers Word processors
Cast online Tools and Resources
http://bookbuilder.cast.org/
This website will allow students to create books that can be published and share. Students will be able to create a product that showcases their special talents and skills
CAST online Tools and Resources
http://lessonbuilder.cast.org
The website allow teachers to create and modify lesson plans that will benefit all types of learners in the classroom.
CAST online Tools and Resources
http://www.cast.org/learningtools/udl_self_check/index.html “helps educators build options and flexibility into each element of the curriculum (goals, methods, materials, and assessments) in order to reach and engage all students.”
Resources
Center for Applied Special Technology. (2009). UDL guidelines, version 1.0 Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/publications/UDLguidelines/version1.html .
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Universal Design for Learning .Baltimore: Author.
Resources Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive
Producer). (2009). Universal Design for Learning .Baltimore: Author.
Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/
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