1. Flexibility in the high school classroom

2.  P RINCIPLES OF THE U NIVERSAL D ESIGN FOR L EARNING F RAMEWORK Principle 1: To support recognition learning, provide multiple, flexible methods of presentation Principle 2: To support strategic learning, provide multiple, flexible methods of expression and apprenticeship. Principle 3: To support affective learning, provide multiple, flexible options for engagement. The three UDL principles call for flexibility in relation to three essential facets of learning, each one orchestrated by a distinct set of networks in the brain.

3.  Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences  Spatial  Linguistic  Logical-mathematical  Bodily-kinesthetic  Musical  Interpersonal  Intrapersonal  Naturalistic

4.  Previewing Activating Prior Knowledge  Thematic Fine Art What aspects of this work are most noticeable to you? How is this important? What would you describe the theme of this piece to be? How do you know?

5. More Previewing Activities  KWL  Chapter Tours  Music/dance  Poetry/quotes  Quick Writes  Vocabulary Webs (for word wall!)  Comics  Hands on exploration of materials  On-line exploration (interactive maps, museum tours, etc)

6.  Instruction  Role Playing  Students can act out what it felt like to work in a factory during the Industrial Revolution

7.   Put 2 long, low tables in the middle of the room  Divide students into 2 teams and give each student one symbol to draw  Students will line up at their table (they must stand), pass a piece of paper, adding their symbol to the drawing  Give teams 2 mins to create as many complete drawings as possible  Teacher: randomly take drawings away for poor quality, play loud clanging noise in the background, speak harshly, dim the lights  Debrief the experience with guided questions How-to Role Play

8.  More Instructional Strategies  Utilize web clips!  Round robin reading (controversial)  Frequent stops/checks for understanding  Think/Pair/Share/ Create -Manipulatives -Step-by-step direct instruction: strategy development  Create-a-dates  Literature Circle Roles: Discussion director, Literary Luminary, Illustrator, Connector  Interdisciplinary lessons  Audio recordings  Picture books

9.   Interesting, Informative Title  Exact Date  Visual  Short discussion:  What happened?  Why was it important?  What are your thoughts on this event/person/etc?  Create a classroom timeline—A Wall of Knowledge! Create-a-Date

10.  Assessment  I am History!  Students will become a favorite historical figure  Must prepare a short, informative speech  Must come dressed appropriately  After speeches—party!  Worksheet/scavenger hunt

11.  More Assessments  Old school tests  Skits  Power points/web- based video  Probe: mini research report/poster/ presentation  Art  Song/story writing  Demonstrations  Critique (written/oral)  Newspapers  Portfolio  Learning process journal  Dioramas  Board game

12.  Happy Teaching!

13. To create this presentation I used my experience and that of a colleague. Remember, teachers are sharers—ask for help, materials, ideas. The internet is also an endless source of inspiration!