Using inclusive practices and needs-based teaching that embodies a Universal Design for Learning approach means that we can empower all teachers and all students to have a greater impact in their learning and their communities. For us, this is the why of teaching.
Workshop Content Objectives
1. Apply strategies for identification of different needs
(three case studies / advocacy for your students)
2. Understand the UDL model and access strategy banks
3. Create a lesson plan using these UDL strategies for diverse student needs
Workshop Language Objectives
Speaking: Utilize collaborative speaking strategies in group work and present out your application of UDL in your classroom
Writing: Create a lesson planner that includes UDL strategies to utilize immediately after Spring Break
Reading: Apply non-fiction reading strategies to conquer the UDL framework and resource website
Listening: Follow instructions to navigate site and listen to other teachers in order to help gather other ideas and make learning accessible to all.
Case Studies
Student X
Su
Lin
What is UDL?
Check for Understanding / Embedded Formative Assessment
Team mind map of UDL
Tableau
Write the five sentence paragraph
Group voice memo / podcast
Identifying Student Needs
Curriculum Based Measurements (CBM)
Behavioral Assessment Techniques
Criterion Referenced (DRA, MAP)
UDL ALIGNED STRATEGIES
NATIONAL CENTER ON UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING
Guidelines on THEORY AND PRACTICE
Considering Learning Environments:
Redesigning Space and Co-teaching











