1. GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS What is Universal Design for learning?

2. Introduction  State and Federal standards compel teachers:  Cover large amounts of material,  Instill a deep understanding of this material.  Teachers want students to be taught to learn how to learn.

3. Introduction  Curriculum should include alternatives for:  Different learning styles  Different abilities  Different backgrounds  Awareness of the unique nature of each learner  Teachers are provided with a framework to differentiate instruction through different:  Goals  Methods  Assessments  Materials

4. The Universal Design for Learning  What is it?  It is loosely based of the Universal Design in Architecture (UDA). UDA aims to meet the needs of all individuals when designing buildings and public areas.  It addresses the needs of everyone, not just one specific group of people.

5. The Universal Design for Learning  UDL works in a couple of ways:  Being flexible Tries to be flexible in curriculum & materials. For example: a usable textbook for students with special needs and those without special needs.  Allowing access to learning

6. The Universal Design for Learning  UDL compares between access to learning vs. access to information.  Access to learning Teacher has an instructional goal & uses tools & info to reach it.  Access to information Providing tools for learning.

7. The Framework for UDL: 3 Principles  Common goals:  Provide students w/ a wider variety of options.  Accommodate a broad spectrum of learners.  3 networks in the brain:  Recognition  Strategic  Affective

8. 3 Brain Networks  Cannot teach to each network separately.  Can think about separately.  Minimizes the barriers that arise in curriculums:  Provides supportive & challenging environment for students.  Flexible teaching strategies & materials.

9. 3 Principles  Support recognition learning  Use multiple, flexible methods of presentation.  Support strategic learning  Use multiple, flexible methods of expression and apprenticeship.  Support affective learning  Use multiple, flexible options for engagement.

10. UDL Application: Rethinking Our Practice  Setting clear goals:  Clear points & goals embedded in necessary methods.  Word broadly to include every student.  Individualizing Instruction:  Use diverse materials & methods w/ built in flexibility.  Assessing Progress  Ongoing assessments to evaluate effectiveness of the material & adjust methods & materials.