QLD PD Fest - Including all learners: Applying UDL principles in the English language classroom by Fiona Wiebusch https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples Sat 18 March I Facilitated by Vicki Bos I thequeenslandinstitute.com & teachinginharmony.com I Copyright 2023 en-us 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC 2024-01-11 02:00:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/78749469/d1af3bfde37d55c6e6829a07ac6b78ef/TheQueenslandInstitute_Logo_RGB_FAVICON.jpg Key Questions vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817672
We aim to answer these questions.

  1. What are the overall principles of Universal Design for Learning?
  2. What are some of the recommended strategies for implementing these principles?
  3. What do these look like in everyday classroom practice?
]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817672 Outline vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817676
Experiential learning workshop

  • Welcome
  • UDL Guidelines and Strategies
  • Focus on Engagement
  • Focus on Representation
  • Focus on Action and Expression
  • Reflection
]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817676 vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817693 Vicki Bos (she/her) has over 25 years’ experience as a teacher and teacher trainer in the TESOL sector, and has taught in Australia, Japan, Macau, Brazil, and Chile. She is passionate about teaching English through music and song, conducting action research, innovating in learning design, and developing language assessment.

She currently works as a Teacher Professional Development Specialist with The Queensland Institute, directs the UQ School of Psychology mental health research choir UQ Voices, and works in assessment writing with Cambridge University. She also runs education consultant services through her website and YouTube channel Teaching in Harmony, aiming to foster joy and creativity in language learning and teaching.]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817693 Find Me on YouTube vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817703 If you're after some tips and ideas for the language-teaching classroom, check out the Teaching in Harmony YouTube channel. New videos weekly...well, mostly weekly.]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817703 Teaching in Harmony Website vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817711 For free, fun creative activities using songs in the language classroom, check out the Teaching in Harmony website.]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817711 Contact Me vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817713 Facebook
Vicki Bos Teachinginharmony

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Email
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vickibos@teachinginharmony.com

]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817713 Universal Design for Learning Guidelines vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817761 "The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn."

UDL Guidelines CAST website]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817761 Universal Design for Learning In Action vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817765 "As a whole, this book operationalizes full inclusion—the theory, attitudes, and beliefs, plus practical ideas, strategies, and applications. You must have all of these in place 
for learning to truly be for all. A feeling of belonging and community in a classroom is as essential as the curriculum taught there. Each student deserves to feel comfortable in 
the classroom from the start—that he or she is as important and valuable and accepted as anyone else. Planning ahead should account for all of the students equitably, and even 
though we cannot predict everything and some adjustments will always be necessary, the adjustments should happen for everyone equitably as well. This book gives you theory 
and practice, sending you on your way to create a classroom that is universally designed for learning. In other words, one that is truly inclusive and truly effective."

- Paul H Brookes
]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817765 Start your class with music! vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817773 Music is a great way to engage learners, show different kinds of representation, and provide opportunities for active expression. 

Check out this Teaching in Harmony video for 5 different ways to start your class using music.]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817773 Drama Activities for the ESL Classroom vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817774 Explore some of these classroom drama games for language learners. These are suitable for specific language points, but also as warmers, coolers and fillers!]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817774 What are learning skills? vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817775 Check out these useful strategies for encouraging critical thinking skills in the classroom, to connect language learning to the wider world.]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817775 Building Empathy in the Language Classroom vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817776 Empathy is essential to inclusion in the classroom space.

Watch the Teaching in Harmony video for five strategies, with accompanying song-based activities, to foster and build empathy in your class.

Strategies:
  1. Hypotheticals
  2. Emotion identification
  3. Planned kindness
  4. Listening with empathy
  5. Motivational messages
]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817776 Acknowledgement of Country vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817781 We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections to land, sea and community. We acknowledge the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples upon whose land we are gathered today. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817781 Abstract vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817782 Including All Learners

Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in the English language classroom

How can we as teachers shift our approaches to teaching so that we consider the various needs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students in the language classroom? Universal Design for Learning is a teaching and learning model that takes into account this diversity of students. The aim of implementing UDL strategies is to achieve effective inclusion, thus minimising physical, sensory, cognitive and cultural barriers that may exist in the classroom, and guiding our students to understand and improve their own learning process. This workshop will look at the principles of UDL in terms of three key areas: Engagement, Representation and Expression. Through experiential learning, we will explore and analyse a variety of practical classroom strategies and activities for teaching English incorporating these UDL principles.]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817782 About The Queensland Institute TheQueenslandInstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817786 Welcome to The Queensland Institute! We are a private education and training provider based in Brisbane, Australia.

We’re on a mission to empower global educators. 

Specialising in teacher development, we support international education strategies and language education goals for schools and universities in Australia and around the globe. Our programs are proven, impactful and efficient in helping global educators teach with confidence and creativity. 

We provide: 

  • Courses that inspire innovation in teaching and learning 
  • Consultancy that supports your development goals 
  • Connections that continue beyond the classroom 

Contact us to learn more HERE.
]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817786 Principles into Practice vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817788 How do the activities from today's workshop foster engagement, representation and expression in the classroom?]]> 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817788 Exit Ticket vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817793 2023-03-08 01:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2507817793 Engagement Classroom Strategies Checklist vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513788318 Take a moment to go through the Engagement classroom strategies checklist.
  • Which of these strategies do you regularly implement in your classroom?
  • Can you think of specific examples of learning activities, classroom organisation or routines that you use to achieve these?
]]> 2023-03-13 04:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513788318 Representation Classroom Strategies Checklist vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513792094 Take a moment to go through the Representation classroom strategies checklist.
  • Which of these strategies do you regularly implement in your classroom?
  • Can you think of specific examples of learning activities, classroom organisation or routines that you use to achieve these?
]]> 2023-03-13 04:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513792094 Action & Expression Classroom Strategies Checklist vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513793107 Take a moment to go through the Action & Expression classroom strategies checklist.
  • Which of these strategies do you regularly implement in your classroom?
  • Can you think of specific examples of learning activities, classroom organisation or routines that you use to achieve these?
]]> 2023-03-13 04:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513793107 Universal Design for Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513795819 Although this text is specifically focused on early childhood education, there are many ideas, activities and strategies that can be adapted for adult learners.]]> 2023-03-13 04:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513795819 Activity 1: Star Rating vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799062 2023-03-13 04:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799062 Activity 2: Instagram Your Lunch vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799223 2023-03-13 04:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799223 Activity 3: "I Can/I Will" Closer vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799345 2023-03-13 04:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799345 Activity 1: Diverse Input Mingle vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799504 2023-03-13 04:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799504 Activity 2: Song Feelings vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799609 2023-03-13 04:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799609 Activity 3: Illustrate My Weekend vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799739 2023-03-13 04:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799739 Activity 1: What are you doing? Mime vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799892 2023-03-13 04:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513799892 Activity 2: Making Plans 3 ways vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513800011 2023-03-13 04:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513800011 Activity 3: My Free Time Graphic Organiser vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513800145 2023-03-13 04:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513800145 Key Principles, Goals and Strategies vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513918492 What are the principles, goals and strategies outlined in this workshop?
  • What will be our key takeaways from today?
  • How will we share these ideas with our colleagues?
  • How will we implement these ideas in our classrooms?
]]> 2023-03-13 06:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2513918492 Activity Log vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2515499980 What activities have we experienced in today's workshop?

How can each of these activity ideas be adapted to suit: 
  • different topics/vocabulary/grammar?
  • different language levels?
  • my classroom?
  • my students?
  • an online class?
  • a hybrid class?
]]> 2023-03-14 04:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2515499980 Rapport and Routines vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2515512251 What do we mean by rapport in the language classroom?
What are some helpful teaching routines to welcome new learners?

Co-Director of The Queensland Institute, Fiona Wiebusch, shares some tips for early career teachers on building rapport, creating routines, and including all learners.

]]> 2023-03-14 05:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2515512251 Welcome vickithequeenslandinstitute https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2515540616 2023-03-14 05:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/TheQueenslandInstitute/QLDPDFestUDLPrinciples/wish/2515540616