Universal Design For Learning

What is Universal Design?What are the Key Principles of this Design? Penny Foye

What is Universal Design ?

Framework for using technologyIn short, universal design makes things

more accessible, safer, and convenient for everyone.

Maximize learning opportunitiesConcept- Teachers as coachesLearning as a process (Graves,1983)Minimize barriers for learning

Three Interconnected NetworksLearner Differences

Recognition Network

Strategic Networks

Affective Networks

The Learning Brain

How do they Work ?:

Recognition Network:Sense and Assign Meaning to

PatternsStrategic Network:

Enable us to plan, execute, and monitor actions

Affective Network:Emotional significance

Principles of the UDL Framework

Principle 1- Provide Multiple flexible methods of presentation

Principles of the UDL Framework

Principle 2: Support strategic learning by providing multiple, flexible methods of expression and apprenticeship.

Offer flexible opportunities for demonstrating skill

Provide opportunities to practice with supports

Principles of the UDL Framework

Principle 3: To support affective learning, provide multiple, flexible options for engagement.

Theory of Universal Design

OriginsUDL – Extension of an architectural

movement (Universal Design)- Ron Mace

Access For AllAccess to information vs. access to

learning

Role of Digital Media

In the real world, teachers present information in several ways.

Use of Digital MediaVersatility, Transformability, Capacity

Assistive Technology-Video enlargers, alternative keyboards,

speech-recognition tools, Image-based computer games

UDL and Setting Clear Goals

Clear goals are essential for learningStandards articulate knowledge and skills

students will gain in a subject by grade levels

Make goals that all students try to reach Need multiple pathways to common

goals

True Purpose of Standards

Recognition Goals: Focus on Specific Content ( Who, What, When, Where)

Strategic Goals: Focus on Process ( How to do something)

Affective Goals: Focus on particular value or emotional outcome Students will appreciate…..Students will select…. for enjoyment

Universal Design a Reality

Moving from Concept to Reality

Individualized instruction for all students

Developing collections of UDL Software

References

Rose, D. H. & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. [online http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/]

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