1. Nicole Johnson Ashford University

2. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) UDL is a frame work that is used to plan activities that responds to the needs of each child. Dalton, E. (2012). Universal Design for Learning : Cognitive Theory Into Practice for Facilitating Comprehension in Early Literacy. Retrieved from Ashford University Library website eds.ebschost.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu

3. Differentiation The process of implementing activities for all students regardless of abilities and interest. Watts-Taffe, S. (2012). Differentiated Instruction: Making Informed Teacher Decisions. Retrieved from Ashford University Library website eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu

4. Differentiation vs. UDL Similarities Flexible Meets all students needs Incorporates meaningful experiences Use various items and activities Puckett, K (2013). Differentiated Instruction: A Practical Guide. Bridgepoint Education: San Diego, CA

5. Differentiation vs. UDL Differences UDL A Framework used to plan ways to incorporate all students in the learning process. Differentiation The Process that teachers use to incorporate all students in the learning process. Puckett, K (2013). Differentiated Instruction: A Practical Guide. Bridgepoint Education: San Diego, CA

6. Presenting New Information  Build off previous experiences Ask questions to tie previous experiences into new experiences Create discussions Journal writings about what the child is thinking  Through these strategies, students are able to build off prior knowledge. Puckett, K (2013). Differentiated Instruction: A Practical Guide. Bridgepoint Education: San Diego, CA

7. Strategies for Engagement Centers or stations to allow students to make decisions. Accessibility of various materials that can be used to complete tasks. (Example: Drawing utensils, computers, text to speech devices). Individual work stations that allow students to work alone. Instruction based off learning styles. (Example: Board for visual learners). Puckett, K (2013). Differentiated Instruction: A Practical Guide. Bridgepoint Education: San Diego, CA

8. References Puckett, K (2013). Differentiated Instruction: A Practical Guide. Bridgepoint Education: San Diego, CA Watts-Taffe, S. (2012). Differentiated Instruction: Making Informed Teacher Decisions. Retrieved from Ashford University Library website eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu Dalton, E. (2012). Universal Design for Learning : Cognitive Theory Into Practice for Facilitating Comprehension in Early Literacy. Retrieved from Ashford University Library website eds.ebschost.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu