Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Classrooms

1. Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Classrooms William J. DeMeo, Ph.D

2. Brain Awakening

3. CSIIt’s A CRIME! Introduce self

4. Brain Compatible Strategies Boomerang

5. Brain Compatible Strategies Boomerang Teachers spend on average a total of 26 school days of a year trying to quiet students down.

6. Brain Compatible Strategies Boomerang Whistle Music Singing Music Instrument Hear My Voice Clapping

7. A Guide to School Staff is: Over worked Under fed Over Committed Under fire Over legislated Under protected Over scrutinized And just plain TIRED OUT!

10. How many years have you worked in the field of education? Rookie – This is my first year. Returning Player – I came back for a second year. Seasoned Player – 3 to 10 years. Veteran Player – I’ve been in education so long that I have lost count of the years. Retiring Playing – I plan to retire at the end of this season (school year). Fingers Under the Chin Strategy Ask a multiple choice question and have students respond by putting the number of fingers under their chin that matches with their answer choice.

11. William J. DeMeo (513) 240 -2957 (E-Mail) specialtypsych@gmail.com

12. Processing Questions • What • So What • Now What

13. It’s important to learn how the brain learns Differentiated instruction (DI) Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Brain-based learning strategies

14. Discovery Social Neuroscience The discovery thatsocial conditionshave a much greaterimpact than previously believed.

15. Relationship Building Means… • Staff to student (builds security) • Student to student (builds affiliation and sense of belonging) • Staff to staff (collaborative role models for kids)

16. ACTIVITY SPORTS

17. ACTIVITY SPORTS

19. Psychological Motives • Physiological motives and emotions deal primarily with continuing life • Sex • Homeostasis – food, water, • Emotions • Fear – avoiding injury • Disgust – avoid sickness • Anger & aggression - confront threat • Social

20. Discussion QuestionThink-Ink-Pair-Share-Ink-Quad Find one person you do not know and be ready to report the following to the large group in 5 minutes: Other person’s name Other person’s teaching experience Other person’s experience with UDL, DI and/or Neuroscience Strategies 20

21. The Brain is a Social Brain • • The brain develops better in concert with others • When students have to talk to others about information, they retain the information longer and more efficiently! • Make use of small groups, discussions, teams, pairings, and question and answer situations. 12

22. Brain Compatible Strategies Comprehension Activity

23. Goals • Understand the concepts of Universal Design for Learning • Apply the concepts of Universal Design for Learning to classroom practice

24. Session Agenda Gain an Understanding of UDL • Universal Design • Universal Design for Learning • A Paradigm Shift: The Curriculum is Broken • UDL is for ALL students • Three Brain Networks • Three principles of UDL • Applying the Principles of UDL

25. The Challenge Access, participation, and progress in the general education curriculum for all learners IDEA ‘97

26. UD Solutions

27. Origins of Universal Design

28. UD Origin and Definitions • Drawbacks of Retrofitting • Each retrofit solves only one local problem • Retrofitting can be costly • Many retrofits are UGLY!

29. UD Origin and Definitions “Consider the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the beginning” Architect, Ron Mace

30. Universal Design • Not one size fits all – but alternatives. • Designed from the beginning, not added on later. • Increases access opportunities for everyone

31. Prior Knowledge Shout Out

32. Assignment: Call out as many solutions for Universal Design for buildings or structures as you can think of that you have experienced in society.

33. Universal Design • Ramps • Curb Cuts • Electric Doors • Captions on Television • Easy Grip Tools

34. Universal Design

35. What’s better about Universal Design? • Universal Design recognizes the reality of diversity • Universal Design built right from the start . . . • Is less costly than retrofits • Is more efficient than individual solutions • Is more aesthetically pleasing • Benefits more people

36. Meet Matt

37. Disabilities?

38. Disability • Something that hinders, prevents, or restricts normal achievement (barrier) American Heritage Dictionary, 2006

39. Disabilities?

40. EDUCATION Things are always changing…

41. The Need to Change

46. Student populations do not look or act like they did 50 years ago or even 20 years ago. Educators and parents need to let go of what worked 10 years ago.

47. Diverse Subpopulations of Learners 2005-2006 Enrollment Demographic Information gathered from district websites.

48. Will a “one size fits all” curriculum and instruction serve the diverse needs of students in public schools?

49. Not anymore, if it really ever did.

50. The demographic changes in the United States necessitate changes in how we educate students. Learning to serve the students will take diligence and patience to serve these students.