Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

As I am preparing for my workshops. I have a tranquil picture displayed on the screen with motivational music playing in the background. 1Universal Design for Learning (UDL)Marialena WinterEducational Technology TeacherJuly 8, 2011

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Created in Wordle3Principles of CurriculumGoalsMeeting the needs of diverse learnersTeachingMethodologyInstructional materialsAssessment (Pre and Post)

4Framework for designing educational environments. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides educators with the foundation to build and develop curriculum that is flexible with it learning devices and strategies, but offering the maximum opportunity to achieve an equitable education and reducing the education road blocks that can stand in a students way (NCUDL, 2011).

Staff ImplementationEffective professional developmentMultiple and flexible means of demonstration of knowledgeImplementation of a variety of methods to captivate interest

5Diverse learning style of students a variety of ways to acquire information and knowledge.Diverse student have alternative means for demonstrate learningCaptivate diverse learners interests to challenge and motivate all students to actively participate and learn.

Learners will gainKnowledgeSkillsEnthusiasm for learningReduce curriculum barriersProvide support for learning

6UDL 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 (NCUDL, 2011).

The Learning BrainNetwork

RecognitionStrategicAffectivePatternsLettersColorsPicturesWordsCritical Thinking SkillsProblem Solving SkillsWriting,ListeningLearning stylesHobbiesInterestCultural backgroundhttp://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/curriculumbarriers.cfm (tutorial)

7Learning Process that occur in individual students. UDL approaches to instruction and curriculum development provide flexibility in the presentation of information, multiple ways for students to demonstrate knowledge, and diversity and choice in the content of lessons and assignments to support students diverse interests and learning styles (NCUDL, 2007)

Recognition: (What) Identifying/recognizing patterns, letters, colors, words, pictures, while linking or applying meaning. (tactile or auditory stimuli maybe be used for recognition)

Strategic: (How) learner can accomplish goals or by monitoring and following through on actions. Development of critical thinking skills, writing, listening, problem solving within the academic learning environment.

Affective: (Why) provide motivation for student learning and success based on individual students: ethnic, interest, cultures, learning styles, hobbies, IEPs, personal successes.Promote Lifelong LearningYou can develop lifelong learning traits with UDL:By showing curiosity about Setting Goals and Time Management.

By seeking Skill, Not Will.

By persisting in seeking out new solutions.

By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote positive change.

By learning and applying technology tools to solve problems.

8Creates A Positive EnvironmentPositive self talkImproved confidenceHappy relationshipsHigh achievementGood Grades

Examples and ResourcesApplications of Universal Design http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/udesign.htmlNational Center UDL http://www.udlcenter.org/implementation/examplesImproving Outcomes of Student K 8 http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/UniversalDesign_BarriersSolutions.aspCASTs Universal Design for Learning Guidelines Educator Checklist http://udlguidelines.wordpress.com/introduction/

10ReferencesNational Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2011, March 15). UDL guidelinesVersion 2.0. Retrieved from http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelinesUniversal Design for Learning. (n.d.). The Advocacy Institute. Retrieved July 8, 2011, from http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/UDL/index.shtml 11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4: Awesome uTube resource for UDL and implementation into the curriculum for a diverse group of learners

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