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UDL: Addressing the Variability of All

Learners

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Tier 3

Intense & Core

Tier 2

Supplemental & Core

Tier 1

Core Instruction/ Universal Behavior

Supports

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80-90% of total student population learn the key concepts through instruction in this tier.

5-10% of total student population receive instruction through supplemental interventions

1-5% of total student population receive instruction through these intense interventions

Robust and Responsive based on the principles of UDL

MA ESE, 2011 presentation

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Overall Goals

1. Understand the framework of

Universal Design for Learning

(UDL)

2. Make connections between UDL

and the Tier System of Support

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UDL At A Glance

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What is Universal Design for Learning?

A Framework UDL is framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all.

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UDL Assumptions

1. Learners in any classroom represent a

range of variability

2. The goal of instruction is to develop

“expert learners”

3. Curriculum needs to reflect the variability

of all learners

4. Learning is the dynamic interaction of the

individual with the environment

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What is UDL?

Universal Design for Learning is

a framework to design curriculum

(Goals, Assessments, Methods, &

Materials)

that minimizes barriers and

maximizes learning for all students.

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A conceptual shift

First focus on the

curriculum and then

on individual

students

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Universal Design … an example of change

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Universal Design … an example of change

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Problems with Retrofit

Drawbacks of Retrofitting:

Each retrofit solves

only one local problem

Retrofitting can be

costly

Many retrofits are

UGLY!

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UD – An example of change

“Consider the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the beginning”

-- Architect, Ron Mace

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UD Belief

… “all new environments and products, to the greatest extent possible, should be usable by everyone regardless of their age, ability, or circumstance.”

Retrieved May 6, 2011 from http://www.ncsu.edu/www/ncsu/design/sod5/cud/about_us/about_us.htm

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UD Assumptions

1. Not one size fits all – but alternatives for everyone.

2. Not added on later – but designed from the beginning.

3. Not access for some – but access for everyone.

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Where is UDL now? Definition in Legislation

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008

Section 103(24) UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING.--The term `universal design for learning' means a scientifically valid framework for guiding educational practice that—

    ``(A) provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and in the ways students are engaged; and

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Where is UDL now? Nat. Ed. Tech Plan

Letter from Arne Duncan to Congress …

Nat. Ed Tech Plan calls for using state-of-the-art technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) concepts to enable, motivate, and inspire all students to achieve, regardless of background, languages, or disabilities.

November 2010

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Where is UDL now? ESEA Reauthorization

The ESEA must also broadly incorporate UDL ...  a scientifically valid framework for guiding educational practice that provides flexibility in the way information is presented, in the way students respond or demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and in the ways students are engaged. … Students who are often marginalized in the general curriculum — including those with disabilities, English language learners, and students who are “gifted and talented” — benefit especially from UDL.

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Recognition Networks: “the what of learning”

identify and interpret patterns of sound, light, taste, smell, and touch

UDL and the Learning Brain

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UDL and the Learning Brain

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Strategic Networks: “the how of learning”

plan, execute, and monitor actions and skills

CAST©2008

UDL and the Learning Brain

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UDL and the Learning Brain

•What are the ages of the people?

• Look at the picture.

•What is the financial situation of the people?

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Affective Networks: “the why of learning”

evaluate and set priorities

UDL and the Learning Brain

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UDL and the Learning Brain

Make Up a Story!!

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Recognition: the “what” of learning” Multiple means of representation

Strategy: the “how” of learning Multiple means of action and

expression

Affect: the “why” of learning Multiple means of engagement

UDL and the Learning Brain

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What Now?

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MA and UDL

MA Focus Academy Online Courses in UDL UDL 101 UDL Advanced UDL and Mathematics

Work with the DSAC Face-to-face workshops

Research sites for work in UDL