Universal design for learning presentation
- 1. Universal Design for Learning TO REACH ALL STUDENTS
- 2. Inspiration Buildings had to be made accessible for all. Stairs did not work for all, so ramps were added. Why was learning not like this? All students should be given a chance to succeed, to access the information in the way they desire. Universal Design for Learning, or UDL, was born. Credit: Laureate Education, Inc. (2009a).
- 3. The Three Principles of UDL For Recognition Learning… Provide multiple, flexible methods of presentation. This could be making sure to provide written notes on, talk about, and allow students to practice the steps involved in solving a math problem. For Strategic Learning… Provide multiple flexible methods of expression and apprenticeship. This could be allowing them to blog about how to solve a math equation as opposed to showing their work. For Affective Learning… Provide multiple, flexible options for engagement. This could be changing your usual teacher-led, question and answer test review into a Jeopardy game on the ActivBoard.
- 4. Brain Research The three principles align with the three areas of the brain that pertain to learning. They are: Recognition Located in the back of the brain Involves sensory organs Recognizes and processes patterns Strategic Located in the front of the brain Deals with movement, muscles Gives actions and the plans for those actions Affective Located in the center of the brain Processes emotions Evaluates patterns Credit: Laureate Education, Inc. (2009b).
- 5. Technology in UDL Technology helps to achieve the goals associated with the three principles and the three portion of the brain. Recognition Technology can be used to create new and interesting ways to present information. Students can also be given access to technological tools to practice new skills. Strategic Students can use blogs, video editing software, or any of the other many ways available to show their knowledge in a way that they are comfortable with. Affective Technology can be used to gain the attention of students who otherwise would be withdrawn from the long-accepted “drill and kill” method of education.
- 6. UDL In Our School The implementation of UDL will result in more engaged students and give students greater access to the information we are trying to convey. This will result in higher achievement for students as a result of increased engagement and access. This will also result in reduced discipline problems, as students will become more interested in learning and divert their attention from negative behaviors.
- 7. CAST Tools The CAST website has a variety of tools to help facilitate the implementation of UDL. UDL Goal Setter: http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/udlgoalsetter.cf m This tool helps you set goals that are clear and correlated to your standards. It should be used to help students set challenging, but realistic goals associated with our required standards.
- 8. CAST Tools The CAST website has a variety of tools to help facilitate the implementation of UDL. UDL Class Profile Maker: http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/classprofile.cfm This tool seeks to give you ways to group students based upon learning profiles. It should be used to group students based upon strengths as opposed to weaknesses.
- 9. CAST Tools The CAST website has a variety of tools to help facilitate the implementation of UDL. UDL Class Learning Profile Template: http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/classprofiletemp late.cfm This tool is helpful in determining the learning style, or styles, of each student in your class. This resource should be used in conjunction with the class profile maker to effectively group students to both challenge them as well as allow them to find their own measure of success.
- 10. References Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009b). Reaching and engaging all learners through technology: Universal design for learning. Baltimore, MD: Author. Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009b). Reaching and engaging all learners through technology: Brain research and UDL. Baltimore, MD: Author.