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Universal Design for Learning. Dr. Crawford. Universal Design for Learning. Multiple means of representation (e.g. digital and or electronic formats; text to speech, video) Multiple means of expression Multiple means of engagement
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Universal Design for Learning Dr. Crawford
Universal Design for Learning • Multiple means of representation (e.g. digital and or electronic formats; text to speech, video) • Multiple means of expression • Multiple means of engagement • Curriculum adaptations (e.g. defining purpose, concept in advance; using graphic displays; variety of teaching devices to facilitate understanding)
Universal Design for Learning • Curriculum Augmentations (e.g. chunking, cognitive-cuing structure (word, sentence, picture) • Ensuring physical and cognitive access • Educational and assistive technology (reduces impact of impairment –e.g. augmentative communication devices
Universal Design for Learning • Technologically based strategies and methods: • Video, CD, DVD, ASL, Smart Boards, Camera, Podcast, Vodcast, Voicethread, Text-to-speech, scanning, eletronic documents • Non-technologically based strategies and methods • Graphic texts • Socratic dialogue in reciprocal teaching – promotes thinking • Inquiry-driven instruction –promotes thinking
Universal Design for Learning • Universal Design for Learning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yETe92mwoUE
A word about Children with Learning Problems • Strengthening Children’s learning capacities: • http://www.arrowsmithschool.org/video-broadband.htm
Assessments • What types of assessments are appropriate for young children? Identify a list that you will use and say why • Pre-assessments • During activity • End of activity
Assessments …If you have not yet done so, then… • Identify and write several CRP methods that you will use that fit these 6 different examples (instructional, assessment, engagement). Identify and write seven UDL methods that you will use in your unit. • Thank you for working hard!