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Universal Design for Learning
Changing our Paradigm of thought.
What is it?
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for
curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities
to learn.
Why do we need it in our curriculum?
• Our current school of thought is to correct the student to fit the needs of our curriculum in World Language study.
• Our school of thought needs to be about how to correct the curriculum to fit the needs of the student.
How was UDL inspired?
Architecture of buildings were designed for people who could walk with ease up and down the stairs.
This was a problem!
Solution: Add Ramps
Universal Design Solution
Build stairs and ramps in the original architecture.
The Brain and learning differences
Three Neural Networks of UDL
• Recognition• Strategic• Affective
Recognition
• Location- back of head• Sensory patterns • Recognition systems know what and
where an object is.
Strategic
• Location – front half of the brain• Processes plans and actions• Strategic systems know how to do things
Affective
• Location – middle of the brain• Emotions• Affective systems know which objects
and actions are important.
Central role of technology in UDL
• Assistive/Adaptive Technology• Remediation• compensatory
Assistive/Adaptive Technology
• Specialized keyboards
• Glare control screens for monitors
• Hearing Aids
Remediation
• Software designed to help students practice specific needs—spelling, math drills
Compensatory Technologies
• Tools for accomplishing school-related assignments.
• Keyboarding• Calculators• PowerPoint
UDL and Diversity
• Bridging the “Digital Divide”
• Choosing Appropriate Software: Translators
• Collaborative work• Self created work
The CAST Online Tools and Resources
• UDL Goal Setter• UDL Class Profile Maker• UDL Solution Finder
UDL Goal Setter
• Setting the goal for the Unit• Finding multiple ways of reaching the goals• Team goals of instruction: Unit, methods, and
various materials.
UDL Class Profile Maker
• Interest surveys• Multiple Intelligence
tests• Ice breakers• Teams distribute
surveys to students at beginning of school year.
UDL Solution Finder
• Choosing and creating student-centered lessons and technology
• Teams will choose appropriate software and other technological tools to create lessons based on surveys taken by students.
Three Processes of UDL• Representation• Expression• Engagement
Impact of UDL on Student Learning
• Increased confidence built in students
• Creativity and critical thinking skills improved
• Patience and understanding by teachers of diverse learners
• Excitement of students to learn
Universal Design for Learning: Let’s change our paradigm of thought!
By Regina Wright
Sources:FAME: The learning Brainhttp://www.oln.org/ILT/ada/Fame/udl/f2_18_173.html
http://www.smith.edu/deanoffaculty/Burgstahler.pdf
UDL Tool Kit:http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/toolkits/tk_procedures.cfm?tk_id=61
Chapter 4: What is Universal Design for Learning? The Framework for UDL: Three Principleshttp://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/chapter4_3.cfm
Books:Technology and the Diverse Learner—Marty Bray, Abbie Brown, Timothy D. GreenIntegrating differentiated Instruction Understanding by Design—Carol Ann Tomlinson and Jay McTighe