An Introduction Dr Katie Novak Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Human Resources Author of UDL Now Who Am I UDL in the US UDL in the US UDL in the US Imagine you own a catering company in 1975 Create a fabulous tasting menu that will make my party a huge success ID: 651163
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)An IntroductionDr. Katie NovakAssistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Human ResourcesAuthor of UDL Now!Slide2
Who Am I? Slide3
UDL in the USSlide4
UDL in the USSlide5
UDL in the USSlide6
Imagine you own a catering company in 1975. Create a fabulous tasting menu that will make my party a huge success. Oops...forgot to tell you... Lucy is lactose intolerant.
Nathaniel has a nut allergy.
Greg is on a gluten free diet.
Victoria is a vegetarian.
Wanda is on
a diet.
The Dinner PartySlide7
How Students LearnSlide8Slide9
Two Types of OutcomesKnowledge: We all have knowledge, and concepts that we want our students to acquire (i.e, photosynthesis).
Competencies:
There
are
specific skills students will have to complete to be successful. The KEY to their success is following a process (
i.e
, give
an oral presentation)
.Slide10
Reminder: KnowledgeStudents have:1. Options for how they learn 2. Choices which will engage their interest and challenge them 3. Choices for how they demonstrate their learning
Teachers provide:
1. Flexible ways of presenting lesson content
2. Flexible options for student engagement
3. Flexible methods of expression and assessment Slide11
Reminder: CompetenciesStudents have: 1. to complete a task in a specific wayTeachers provide:
1. Flexible ways of presenting lesson content
2. Scaffolding and work samples for each step of the process
3. Graphic organizers, rubrics,
collaboration, and
opportunities to provide mastery oriented feedback.Slide12
Review of UDL
Take a moment to process what you’ve learned about UDL. Choose one of the following to reflect:
Send a tweet about UDL. Add #ULearn14
Chat with a neighbor about UDL
Jot down a few notes to help you make the connection between your work and UDL.Slide13
Jean Anyon & Hidden Curriculum of Work “Hidden work perpetuates the maintenance of the status quo.” (to download full article, click here)-Jean Anyon
Discussion: What does this mean for student
involvement
in the UDL Classroom?Slide14
My Hidden Curriculum Slide15
Social Constructivism & EngagementThe engagement guidelines are built upon the social constructivist approach to learning.Learning takes place in and through activity with other people.Knowledge is only meaningful and useful if it can be used as a tool for further activity.Learning is active and constructive and must be in the “zone of proximal development.” Slide16
How Can Students Help You to Learn Where They Are?Slide17
Reflection Time: UDL ObservationWhat will you see when teachers are effectively using UDL strategies when working toward knowledge outcomes? (Remember... lots of choice!)What will you see when teachers are effectively using UDL strategies when working toward competencies? (scaffolding, scaffolding, scaffolding....)Slide18
The Long & ShortPresent information and content in different waysDifferentiate the ways that students can express what they know
Stimulate interest and motivation for learning
Know what you’re teaching, and be flexible!