Download Universal Learning Design Kevin Kleespies Walden University

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The public classroom is a classroom filled
with a wide variety of learners.
› Kinesthetic
› Auditory
› Visual
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
creates an learning environment that
can reach all learners.
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Principle 1
› To support recognition learning
 Provide multiple, flexible methods of presentation.
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Principle 2
› To support strategic learning
 Provide multiple, flexible methods of expression
and apprenticeship.
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Principle 3
› To support affective learning
 Provide multiple, flexible options for engagement.
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 Provide multiple, flexible methods of presentation.
There are many ways to present curriculum content to students
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To support recognition learning
Graphic Novels.
Audio Textbooks
Interactive textbook websites
Read Alouds
Content Presentations
Analogies
Textbook Readings
 Graphic Organizer, guided readings.
The Key is to allow students equal access to the method that
best fits their learning styles and needs.
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Teachers, students and parents can work together to best establish the
challenging yet effective method of instruction for a student.
› To support strategic learning
 Provide multiple, flexible methods of expression and
apprenticeship.
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Students need to be able to express content
knowledge and understanding in a variety of ways.
› All students need to write.
 Not all students can express their content knowledge in
writing.
 These students could
 Interview
 Create a podcast
 Digital Storytelling
› Multiple methods of expression
 Does not have to replace writing
 Does allow a student to be assessed using the method right
for them.
Graphic Novels
Audio Textbook
› To support affective learning
 Provide multiple, flexible options for engagement.
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To allow students access to challenging, exploratory
options that can support their learning
› Cooperative learning
 Wikis
 Classroom to Classroom discussion
 Blogs
› Documentaries
› Web quests
› Presentations
 Podcasts
 Narratives
Class discussions
Wiki window to so much more
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Teachers and students set goals that
need to met
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Content objectives
Literacy objectives
Technology objectives
Interdisciplinary objectives
Student objectives
Objectives and goals are structured
routines needed to move students
forward and measure successes.
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Students have OPTIONS
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How to learn?
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Recording
Website
Small Group Lecture
Textbook
Practice
 Wikis
 Graphic organizer
 PowerPoint
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Assessment
 Writing
 Product
 Oral
Classes ending in standard tests can still use standard exams
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the weight of exams would be less than the assessment right for that
student.
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Technology can provide the best
methods to implement UDL.
› Translators, Hearing aids, Braille readers.
› Audio text, manipulative, videos.
› Websites, wikis, podcasts.
All students will be supported
 Self-Directed learners
 Students will have greater ownership in
their learning
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Three learning types
› Kinesthetic
› Auditory
› Visual
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The brain makes connections using all of
these types
› Student learn best when learning takes
place across all three of these learning
types.
Besides learning styles teachers also
have students of different backgrounds.
 UDL supports all Students by
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› Providing equal access
 Translations, leveled readings, languages
› Including personal testing of students
 Allows teachers to know their learners
› Bringing the learning to the students no
matter were that might be.
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UDL Self-Check Web site.
› Check how your curriculum and lessons already
work wit UDL
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http://bookbuilder.cast.org/
› Use this site to create, share, publish, and read
digital books that engage and support diverse
learners according to their individual needs,
interests, and skills.
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http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/
› provides educators with models and tools to
create and adapt lessons that increase access
and participation in the general education
curriculum for all students.
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Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer).
(2009). Universal design for learning. Reaching
and engaging all learners through technology.
Baltimore: Author.
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Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer).
(2009). Brain research and universal design for
learning. Reaching and engaging all learners
through technology. Baltimore: Author.