Universal Design For Learning What is Universal Design? What are the Key Principles of this Design? Penny Foye
Nov 15, 2014
Universal Design For Learning
What is Universal Design?What are the Key Principles of this Design? Penny Foye
What is Universal Design ?
Framework for using technologyIn short, universal design makes things
more accessible, safer, and convenient for everyone.
Maximize learning opportunitiesConcept- Teachers as coachesLearning as a process (Graves,1983)Minimize barriers for learning
Three Interconnected NetworksLearner Differences
Recognition Network
Strategic Networks
Affective Networks
The Learning Brain
How do they Work ?:
Recognition Network:Sense and Assign Meaning to
PatternsStrategic Network:
Enable us to plan, execute, and monitor actions
Affective Network:Emotional significance
Principles of the UDL Framework
Principle 1- Provide Multiple flexible methods of presentation
Principles of the UDL Framework
Principle 2: Support strategic learning by providing multiple, flexible methods of expression and apprenticeship.
Offer flexible opportunities for demonstrating skill
Provide opportunities to practice with supports
Principles of the UDL Framework
Principle 3: To support affective learning, provide multiple, flexible options for engagement.
Theory of Universal Design
OriginsUDL – Extension of an architectural
movement (Universal Design)- Ron Mace
Access For AllAccess to information vs. access to
learning
Role of Digital Media
In the real world, teachers present information in several ways.
Use of Digital MediaVersatility, Transformability, Capacity
Assistive Technology-Video enlargers, alternative keyboards,
speech-recognition tools, Image-based computer games
UDL and Setting Clear Goals
Clear goals are essential for learningStandards articulate knowledge and skills
students will gain in a subject by grade levels
Make goals that all students try to reach Need multiple pathways to common
goals
True Purpose of Standards
Recognition Goals: Focus on Specific Content ( Who, What, When, Where)
Strategic Goals: Focus on Process ( How to do something)
Affective Goals: Focus on particular value or emotional outcome Students will appreciate…..Students will select…. for enjoyment
Universal Design a Reality
Moving from Concept to Reality
Individualized instruction for all students
Developing collections of UDL Software
References
Rose, D. H. & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. [online http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/]
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