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Understanding Learner Variability: Theory to Practice
AGC Institute, July 2014Dr. Liz [email protected]
Session Goals
• Introduce the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework:
• What is UDL?
• Why UDL?
• How do we begin to apply UDL?
! Universal*design*for*learning*is*a!scien0fically*valid*framework*for*guiding*educa0onal*prac0ce*that*! *(a)*provides*flexibility*in*the*ways*informa0on*is*presented,*in*the*ways*students*respond*or*demonstrate*knowledge*and*skills,*and*in*the*ways*students*are*engaged;*and**
! (b)*reduces*barriers*in*instruc0on,*provides*appropriate*accommoda0ons,*supports,*and*challenges,*and*maintains*high*achievement*expecta0ons*for*all*students,*including*students*with*disabili0es*and*students*who*are*limited*English*proficient.***
! Higher*Educa0on*Opportunity*Act*(2008)*
The UDL guidelines provide 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
UDL is framework for designing learning environments that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn.
Session Goals
• Introduce the UDL framework:
• What is UDL?
• Why UDL?
• How do we begin to apply UDL?
What is UDL?
UDL influences
Universal DesignNeuroscienceDigital Technology
UDL influences
Universal Design NeuroscienceDigital Technology
UDL influences
Universal DesignNeuroscience Digital Technology
UDL influences
Universal DesignNeuroscienceDigital Technology
Session Goals
• Introduce the UDL framework:
• What is UDL?
• Why UDL?
• How do we begin to apply UDL?
Elevator Speech! What is UDL??
Session Goals
• Introduce the UDL framework:
• What is UDL?
• Why UDL?
• How do we begin to apply UDL?
Why UDL?
Good………………………………..Not-So-Good!
• Age$Development$– “Milestones”$– “Pre4K$text”$
• Systema(c*Differences*– Affec(ve*– Strategic*– Recogni(on*
What does this mean?
Curriculum can work harder!
Session Goals
• Introduce the UDL framework:
• What is UDL?
• Why UDL?
• How do we begin to apply UDL?
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Session Goals• Introduce the UDL
framework:
• What is UDL?
• Why UDL?
• How do we begin to apply UDL? How do we begin?
#1. Make the conceptual shift !
#2. Apply the Guidelines to your learning environment
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Low-tech, mid-tech, high-tech representations of the guidelines
udlpd.weebly.com
UDL Simulator
Beowulf
Thinking Big About Engagement
Session Goals
• Introduce the UDL framework:
• What is UDL?
• Why UDL?
• How do we begin to apply UDL?
How will you begin to apply UDL in our practice?
UDL foundational assumptionsOne analogy, 2 stories
Did we meet our goals?
Questions:Dr. Liz [email protected]
• Introduce the UDL framework:
• What is UDL?
• Why UDL?
• How do we begin to apply UDL?