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How to Use Universal Design for Special EducationTeam Leaders
Kirk D. Behnke, M.Ed., ATP
kbehnke@esc4.net
A little about me…
• Kirk Behnke– Master’s in Education – Special Ed and Tech @
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA– UCP of NJ – Rehab Technologist/Computer– Temple University – PIAT – Tech Act – California State University, Northridge (CSUN) –
Coord., Training, Grants and Contracts – ATACP– Region 4 ESC – Senior Ed. Specialist, Lead for
Texas AT Network
Share BIG
Ideas
doing the same things over and over and expecting different results.
- Albert Einstein
The definition of insanity…..
Why UDL?
Good instruction is essential
• Good teachers are giving good instruction• Good teachers are building in flexibility• Good teachers are trying new ways • Good teachers are listening• Good teachers are giving up control
• Many good teachers are already using UDL, but they don’t know it.
Do you see learners like this?
Or do you see learners like this?
It’s a different world for our students
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UDL
Bring in the 21st century digital native to teach the digital immigrant
UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.
Guiding Principles
Multiple Methods of …
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Representation – “what of learning”
Expression – “how of learning”
Engagement – “why of learning”
How do you learn best?
Poll – how do you learn best?
Based upon Brain Research
Three Brain Networks:Recognition
• How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Identifying letters, words, or an author's style are recognition tasks.
Three Brain Networks:Strategic
• Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Writing an essay or solving a math problem are strategic tasks.
Three Brain Networks:Affective
• How learners get engaged and stay motivated. How they are challenged, excited, or interested. These are affective dimensions.
Adapting the Curriculum – accommodating all students
Reaches all Learners
It’s all about Transforming
Education through UDL
Student First
Independence!
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NOT dependence
JoyfulLearning
One Size does not fit all
TTWWADIDoesn’t cut it anymore
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Model life-long learning
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Sound educational rationale For EVERY thing we do
Role of Remediation? Role of Compensation?
Innovate
Not
TTWWADI
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Sound educational rationale For EVERY thing we do
Challenge Assumptions
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Become an Architect for Change
Paralyzed? Learned helplessness?
For teachers AND students
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Get on the journey to acquire tools and strategies
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There’s a
tool for that
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There’s a
tool for that
Powerless Empowered
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IDEAS
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Become an Architect for Change
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Thank you!kbehnke@esc4.net
Photo Credits• Engagement - http://web.whittier.edu/broadoaks/images/students_engaged_in_science.gif• Expression - http://www.unikeep.com/awards/downloads/2005_arts/artistic_ukp05.jpg• Presentation http://www.catl.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/31362/SIGN.GIF• Magician’s hat - http://www.ricotheclownandmagician.com/IMAGES/magic-hat-stars.gif• Arms reaching - http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvin_luffs/3457687245/• Arms outstretched - http://www.middlesexcc.edu/counseling/images//Empower.jpg
• http://www.rainbowreaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/boy-struggling-reading.jpg• Distorted clock http://craziestgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dali-clock-500x500.jpg
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• Tool - http://www.flickr.com/photos/58534808@N00/323527111/• http://earth911.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/single-brick.jpg brick• Lightbulb - http://www.dceb.ie/download/1/sLightbulb%20White.jpg
Content CreditKaren Janowski