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Universal Design for Learning:
Supporting ALL students in their learning
presented by the NEA IDEA Special Education Resource
Cadre
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Note of Appreciation to
Rebecca Beck, Center for Applied Special
Technology (CAST) Dave Edyburn, University of Wisconsin Beth Mineo Mollica, University of Delaware David Rose, Center for Applied Special
Technology (CAST) and Harvard University Grace Meo, Center for Applied Special
Technology (CAST) Mary Ann Siller, American Foundation for
the Blind
for their collaboration on development of this presentation
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Essential Questions
What is Universal Design?What is Universal Design for
LearningWhat are the elements of
UDL?What are examples of UDL?
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“Consider the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the beginning”
- Ron Mace, Architect -
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Universal Design (UD) principles
Not one size fits all
Design from beginning; not add on later
Increase access opportunities for everyone
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Activity: What does Universal Design mean to you?
Think about what you see in and round your life. Curb cut outs . . .
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UD and education
To support the use of technology, including technology with universal design principles and assistive technology devices, to maximize accessibility to the general education curriculum for children with disabilities.
PL 108-446 Sec. 611(e)(2)(C)(v)
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http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/videos/udlcenter/udl#video0
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Current supports for UDL Federal
Statutes and regulationsNIMAC and NARAP
StateState standards and benchmarks Curriculum adoption policies
LocalEvolution of general educator and
special educator rolesCast.org
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Current supports for UDL (continued)
National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)
National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC)
National Accessible Reading Assessment Project (NARAP)
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Universal design for learning (UDL)
More ways to access… More ways to participate… More ways to demonstrate
learning… Potentially more progress in…
the general education curriculum for all learners
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Goals of UDL
Improving access, participation, and achievement
Eliminating or reducing physical and academic barriers
Valuing diversity through proactive design
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Why is UDL Necessary?
o Individuals bring a huge variety of skills, needs, and interests to learning.
o Neuroscience reveals that these differences are as varied and unique as our DNA or fingerprints.
o Three primary brain networks come into play:
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http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/videos/udlcenter/udl#video1
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Why UDL?Schools face sanctions if test
scores “fail” to meet state goals.
The greater the diversity of a school, the greater the chances for “failure” to meet the goals.
THUS, schools need to find ways to better meet the needs of all students!
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Why UDL? (continued)
Current instructional practices are not appropriate for all learners
Existence of academic achievement gaps
Benefits of accessibility vs. retrofitting
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Principles of UDL
Multiple
Representations of Information--What of learning
Means of Expression--Demonstrate the How
Means of Engagement--Cement the Learning
- CAST -
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Multiple Representations of information
Provide Multiple Means of Recognition and Access
Consider multiple means of reprentantion for access to the learning . . . .
the way information is presented
Why—reduces barriers in instruction
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Multiple Representations of information Perception—same information
different sensory modalities
Read aloud, text size
Language and symbols linguistic and non linguistic
Math manipulatives, hyperlinks
Comprehension
Concept maps, templates
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Multiple Means of expression
Provide Multiple means of Action and Expression
Strategic Participation student responds or demonstration of knowledge and skills
Why--Provides appropriate accommodations, supports and challenges
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Multiple Means of expression
Physical action, motor, strategic and organizational abilities
Reduce barriers, alternative rates
Expressive skills and fluency
Mentors, sentence strips
Executive Function—overcome impulse
Guided questions, embed stop and think
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Multiple Means of engagement
Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
Affective Demonstration of learning
How students are engaged
Why?—Maintains high
achievement expectations
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Multiple Means of engagement
Recruiting InterestLevels of challenge, authentic
outcomes Sustaining Effort and persistence
Collaboration, handheld scheduling tools
Self-regulation—Extrinsic EnvironmentPrompts, feedback, scaffolds
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Tradition vs. UDL Printed Material, everyone gets the
same information OR Variety levels of Print, digital, video,
audio End of chapter multiple choice,
short answer assessment OR Match objectives to instruction,
alternate means of modification of content
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Universal design for learning (UDL)
More ways to access… More ways to participate… More ways to demonstrate
learning… Potentially more progress in…
the general education curriculum for all learners
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More students are…
Engaged in their own education
Learning at greater breadth and depth
Achieving to higher levels
Motivated to continue learning
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More educators are…
Planning diverse classrooms
Recognizing and articulating what works
Spending more time on instruction and facilitating learning
Responding effectively
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Implementing UDL: The Payoff
http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/videos/udlcenter/guidelines#video5
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What is next for UDL?
Universally-designed products for instruction and assessment are becoming the industry standard
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What can you do now?
Demand universally-designed products!!!
Incorporate UDL into your instruction
Share your UDL-designed plans with others
Advocate curriculum adoption policies that require incorporation of UDL principles
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What’s Next?
Create a statement on how you will use the information you have learned today.
Points to consider: How to start the conversation Increase access to the curriculum
opportunities Designing from the beginning UDL Principles
Presentation, Expression, and Engagement
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Essential Questions
What is Universal Design?What is Universal Design for
LearningWhat are the elements of
UDL?What are examples of UDL?
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Resources
National Education Association http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/
PB23_UDL08.pdf
Center for Applied Technology www.cast.org
UDL Center http://www.udlcenter.org/
IDEA Partnership www.ideapartnership.org www.sharedwork.org
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