What is UDL?
- UDL stands for Uninversal Design for Learning. UDL is an instructional approach that enables teachers to create lessons that are appropriate for all students and learning styles. This is achieved by using flexible strategies and materials during instruction and allowing students to demonstrate understanding in various ways. The comic below reminds us that all students learn differently thus, they should not be expected to test the same.
How can choice options increase access to curriculum?
- Providing choices for methods of instruction, materials used, and assessment allows students to use their dominant learning style to get a deeper understanding of what is being taught. Options also encourage students to be engaged in learning by giving them a voice and motivation to learn. It can also lead to the student feeling more confident.
- The three essential elements of UDL are representation (what of learning), action and expression (how of learning), and engagement (why of learning). Representation refers to how information is presented; this should be done in multiple formats such has visual, auditory, and tactile. Action and expression refers to allowing students to demonstrate their learning in various ways. Engagement refers to motivating students by incorporating their interests in learning (IRIS).
What are some resources for UDL?
- The Center for Applied Special Technology or CAST is a non-profit organization that provides a plethora of information on UDL. Their website has the most updated information and resources needed to better incorporate UDL in the classroom. http://www.cast.org/
- The following resource is a module that goes into detail explaining the UDL model and how to incorporate in the classroom. http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/udl/
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