UDL: Universal Design for Learning
Theresa Brady
Learning Outcomes
Teachers will develop an understanding of the core components of UDL
Teachers will plan using multiple means of representation, action and expression and engagement in their lessons.
If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s we rob them of tomorrow.
Dewey
Where are you with UDL?
After taking the quiz and reading the article “What Does UDL look like by Katie Novak” what are your ideas about UDL?
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Inspirational Man-Born with No Arms
UDL
RepresentationAction and ExpressionEngagement
UDL is about modifying the learning environment not the learner.
UDL is about recognizing learner variability as “the norm”.
UDL is about removing barriers through thoughtful, proactive design.
UDL is about careful consideration of goals.
BCPS Alignment with UDL and Personalized Blended Learning
All curriculum writers are trained in UDL
Resources are given for representation, action and expression and engagement
Text is available digitally and in print for Wonders
DDL has gotten together a list of additional Web 2.0 tools to meet students needs
One to one initiative
Danielson
What you do to meet the needs of your students:
Back map
Plan for all of your students (flexibility and responsiveness)
Daily Five
Small Group Instruction
Mini lessons
Provide choice
Students Need:
High Expectations
Clear established outcomes
Rubrics
Flexibility
Choice
Exemplars to understand criteria
HOWWHATWHY
Why UDL:
How do use UDL:
What do we need to meet with success:
Plan
With your grade level look at the planning sheet provided. Think of one thing you can plan to change your environment
Options:
Plan a lesson together utilizing a Web 2.0 and the planning sheet
Create a symbaloo page for Daily Five or math
Design one of your daily five centers thinking of expectations and materials needed for all students to meet with success
Resources:
Sign up for UDL Connect http://community.udlcenter.org
Baltimore County has a group
UDL exchange: http://udlexchange.cast.org
Electronic book on UDL connect:
Universal Design for Learning: Theory and Practice
Set a goal for your self for UDL implementation
See goal sheet
Follow up and Assessment
Using Our Reisterstown Edmodo Page do one of the following:
Post your lesson
Screen shot your symbaloo page
Share your ideas for Daily Five Center
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