Universal Design for Learning(UDL) Network 401 Roxan Marks, Network Leader Maryanne DeVivio, Deputy Network Leader Jaymar Beltran-Rodriguez, Director of Operations “Mobilizing Collective Capacity” Universal Design for Learning(UDL) Principal + One Meeting September 1, 2011 Special Education Team Richard Shiels, Administrator of Special Education Geraldine Hunter, Special Education School Improvement Specialist Emily Andersen, Special Education Achievement Coach Yadira Eleutice, Clerical Tanya Smith, Manager of Special Education
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Universal Design for Learning(UDL) Incorporating Technology into the Curriculum Multi-sensory Teaching Differentiated Instruction UDL Integrated Units Multiple Intelligences UDL The concept of UDL is the intersection where all our initiatives come together. Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age Universal Design for Learning by David H. Rose & Anne Meyer Adapted- pg. 7
UDL •All modalities are utilized to instruct students. Universal Design for Learning •UDL breaks the traditional model of a teacher standing up in front of students to deliver the “TRUTH”. •All modalities are utilized to instruct students. •All students have access to the curriculum. UDL UDL
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VISUAL AUDITORY KINESTHETIC TACTILE UDL Universal Design for Learning Wilson Reading System All Modalities are utilized. VISUAL AUDITORY KINESTHETIC TACTILE Word Cards w/Pictures Listen/Repeat UDL Skywriting Tapping UDL
Universal Design for Learning UDL TIPS Provide Multiple Means of Representation •Vary the size of text, images, graphs and tables Vary the color Provide Multiple Means for Action and Expression •Provide prompts Provide checklist and guides for note-taking UDL Multiple Means of Engagement •Allow learners to participate in the design of classroom activities. UDL UDL Guidelines – Educator Checklist
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Principles of Universal Design for Learning Universal Design for Learning @ a Glance Principles of Universal Design for Learning •Multiple Means of Representation •Multiple Means of Expression •Multiple Means of Engagement Please click hyperlink below to access the Universal Design for Learning(UDL) Video clip. UDL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGLTJw0GSxk&feature=related
Unpacking the John Muir Bundle Universal Design for Learning @ a Glance Unpacking the John Muir Bundle UDL When you are unpacking the John Muir bundle, look for opportunities to incorporate the principles of UDL!
John Muir-ELA 4th Grade Bundle Common Core Learning Standards/UDL Supports for Students with Disabilities Refer to the handout To ensure accessibility for all students, clarify vocabulary. Pre-teach vocabulary, especially in ways that promote connections to the learner’s experience. UDL Provide options for comprehension (Use graphic organizers.) Read aloud from the text. Think and talk aloud about your thoughts that John Muir’s work had on preserving beauty and nature. Wouldn’t all students benefit from these strategies? UDL!!!!W
John Muir-ELA 4th Grade Bundle Common Core Learning Standards/UDL ACTIVITY: Discuss what you notice about the cards on your table. Please be prepared to share. Engagement: The “why” of learning. •How does this task stimulate interest and motivation for learning? Legacy Child Friendly Definition LEGACY Definition: Something good that a person does that is still important to many people even after they do it or when they die. UDL Rachel Beckwith Born: June 12, 2002 Died: July 20,2011
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Click the hyperlink for a synopsis of this book. Universal Design for Learning Click the hyperlink for a synopsis of this book. http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/ http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent Your Special Education Liaison received a copy of this book if she/he attended the liaison meeting in May 2011.