universal design for learning in the pre-k classroom presented by: kim galant tats associate...
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UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM
PRESENTED BY:
KIM GALANT TATS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
Participants will :
Define the term Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Identify the three essential elements of UDL.
Reflect on UDL and current classroom practices.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING (UDL)
A set of principles that guides the selection of curriculum materials and resources that all children can use.
Providing support for diverse abilities, learning preferences, languages, and cultural backgrounds.
WHERE DID THE CONCEPT OF UDL COME FROM?
Three Key Elements
Multiple Means of Engagement
Multiple Means of Representation
Multiple Means of Expression
MULTIPLE MEANS OF ENGAGEMENT
How do you…
Provide options for children to be engaged and motivated to learn?
Tap into learner’s interests, offer appropriate challenges,
and increase motivation?
MULTIPLE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
How do you…
Present information so that it can be perceived and
understood by all children?
Give learners various ways of acquiring information and
knowledge?
MULTIPLE MEANS OF EXPRESSION
How do you…
Provide opportunities for all children to show what they have learned
Provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they
know?
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? ART CENTER
Multiple tools for painting using
various gross and fine motor skills –
variety of sponges, brushes, chunky crayons, scented markers (representation)
Offer several types and colors of paint – finger
paint, watercolor, tempera
(engagement)
Encourage children to share
their work by describing it,
dictating, labeling, creating
a book, etc. (expression)
“MEET MS. D”
Read the classroom scenario.
What is similar to your classroom and how you plan instruction?
As you read, write down 2 or more examples of each key element that Ms. D uses:• multiple means of expression• multiple means of representation• multiple means of engagement
POINTS TO PONDER
There will always be children who need individual accommodations and supports.
UDL creates a classroom that is ready for every child.
Key Considerations in UDL
Physical Environment
Key Considerations in UDL
Curriculum and Instruction
Key Considerations in UDL
Assessments
ACCOMMODATIONS TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
Physical demands •Computer switches, adapted writing utensils, seating support
Sensory demands •Large print or braille books, video with ASL, texture or pop-up books
Communication demands
•Visual schedules, comm boards/devices, picture cards, choice boards
Experience demands
•Use concrete objects, preteach vocabulary, use visual cues
Emotional demands
•Break down tasks into smaller steps, use peer helpers, provide choices
EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS AND UDL
HOW DOES IT ALL GO TOGETHER?
PLANNING ACTIVITY
THEME - INSECTS How can we provide ways for children to learn about insects across multiple areas of the classroom?
CENTERS
Art
Science
Computer
Writing/Reading/Listening
Making Snack
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UDL
Technical Assistance and Training
System (TATS) – http://www.tats.ucf.edu
CAST – http://www.cast.org
FDLRS TECH UDL - http://www.paec.org/fdlrstech/udl.html