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Universal Design for Learning

An Educator’s Guide

Kristi Carlson

Walden University

EDUC 6714

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What is UDL?

“an approach to teaching, learning and assessment” (Howard, 2004, p. 26)

“flexible curricula that provide students with multiple ways of accessing content, multiple means for expressing what they learn, and multiple pathways for engaging their interest and motivation” (Howard, 2004, p. 26-27)

UDL…“give all individuals equal opportunities to learn” (CAST, Inc., 2007–2011)

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Inspiration for UDL The idea of “Universal Design” connects to architectural

design and the idea that all buildings need to be accessible to all people. (i.e. ramps, elevators, wider doorways)

Universal Design for Learning is about providing alternatives so every child can learn. As teachers we must make sure we provide flexibility in the curriculum and our teaching method/style.

Reauthorization of IDEA in 1997 mandates that all “students be taught and make progress within the general education curriculum” (Laureate, 2009)

CAST Video OverviewChoose “Watch a Video”

Choose “Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning”

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Universal Design for Learning.…a shift in our thinking….

More than our traditional adaptations and accommodations

Every student must be provided with the opportunity to learn (Laureate, 2009)

No longer just focused on the individual student, we are now focusing on the broader educational environment (Laureate, 2009)

Not simply “fixing” the student but “fixing” how we teach and use our curriculum

No longer a one-size fits all approach to teaching and learning

Ask yourself--Is every student actually learning in my classroom?

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UDL in Action“…each student (needs) to have access to the curriculum

in a way that promotes the most learning for that individual” (Howard, 2004, p. 27)

Providing multiple levels of text on the same contentLearning about frogs—find books on frogs in multiple

reading levelsDigital copies of text with the read back capabilities

at different speeds

Develop Learning Profiles and teach to these learning styles, preferences, intelligences

Make Choices available—this is more reflective of the real world

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Universal Design Outside the World of

Education

What implications does the idea of Universal Design have on us in the classroom?

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Three Principles of UDL and Brain Research

I: Multiple Means of RepresentationRecognition Network of the Brain

II: Means of Action and ExpressionStrategic Network of the Brain

III: Multiple Means of EngagementAffective Network of the Brain

the “what” of learning

the “how” of learning

the “why” of learning

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Multiple Means of Representation

presenting content and information in a variety of ways Source www.cast.org

Recognition Network of the brain deals pattern recognition and the brain’s ability to process patterns (Laureate, 2009)

Instructional Examples

Visual/Auditory/Tactile/Kinesthetic

Different Size Text/Color/Font

Ability to amplify sound as needed

Graphic Organizers w/pictures and text

Examples

Connect to other experiences

the “what” of learning

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Multiple Means of Action and Expression

Providing multiple ways for students to show what they know Source www.cast.org

Strategic Network of the brain deals with the process, plans and actions for the plans (Laureate, 2009)

Instructional Examples

Providing choice—written, verbal, project-based

Different software tools—mouse, keyboard, joystick

Scaffolding and Activating Background Knowledge

Use of wait time

the “how” of learning

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Multiple Means of Engagement

Stimulate interest and motivation for learning Source www.cast.org

Affective network of the brain deals with emotions and sorting out what’s important and what’s not (Laureate, 2009)

Instructional Examples Engaging learners

Working alone, with partners, small group…providing choice

Material must be relevant and interesting Use goal-setting Providing Choice and Options Rubrics and Checklists

the “how” of learning

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Technology and UDL

“… powerful digital technologies applied using UDL principles enable easier and more effective customization of curricula for

learners. Advances in technology…have made “on-the-fly” individualization of curricula

possible in practical, cost-effective ways, and many of these technologies have built in

supports, scaffolds, and challenges to help learners understand, navigate, and engage

with the learning environment.” Universal Design for Learning Guidelines CAST

2011

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Technology and UDL

If used correctly, technology can provide the flexibility necessary to make learning accessible to all students.

Just as planning without technology much thought needs to go into planning with technology

A good question to ask yourself: Does the technology allow students to do things different and do different things? If yes….then you are moving in the right direction of using

technology to help you meet the goals of UDL

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Examples of TechnologyPodcasts

Wikis

Blogs

Text-to-Speech Programs

Microsoft Word changing text size, color, type

Online Graphic Organizers Bubble.us

Glogster

Online Visual Thesaurus

Edmodo

Moodle

Wallwisher

Google Docs

Kerpoof

Thinkmap

Illuminations

eReaders

CAST eTrekker

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UDL at Black Diamond Elementary

Incorporating the principles of UDL will provide ALL students the opportunity to learn.

Incorporating the principles of UDL will help us meet the needs of ALL of our diverse learners.

Incorporating the principles of UDL will keep ALL students engaged and motivated in their learning.

Let’s begin by looking at recent district and state assessment

data.

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CAST Online Tools and Resources

Book Builder—Create and edit books so students can be reading books about a particular content at their instructional level.

UDL Lesson Builder—Create and edit lessons which incorporate UDL principles. Search for other lessons already created by educators.

Strategy Tutor—Planning on doing a research project with your students? Strategy tutor will provide support when students research via the internet. “Strategy Tutor helps students read, research, collect and understand information better and more efficiently.”

http://cst.cast.org/cst/guest/SPAGE,whatis

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Additional Resources

Center for Applied Special Technology

CAST Lesson Builder

National Center on Universal Design for Learning

Technology Toolkit Wiki for UDL in the Classroom

National Center for Learning Disabilities Search for UDL for related articles, commonly asked

questions, other online tools

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References

CAST, Inc. (2007–2011). UDL curriculum self-check: Learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Retrieved from http://udlselfcheck.cast.org/learn.php

CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.

Howard, K. L. (2004). Universal design for learning: Meeting the needs of all students. Learning & Leading with Technology, 31(5), 26–29.

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Reaching an engaging all learners through technology. Baltimore, MD: Author.