UDL- Universal Design for Learning by Rachel Guenther

What is the goal of education?

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1) To turn novice learners into expert learners
2) Personalize education: discover the individual talents of each child and put them in an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions (motivation)

2 Key Concepts About the Nature of Learning

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1. Learner variability is systematic

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2. Learner capacities are context-dependent

Categorizing Learners?

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Making assumptions about the best way to teach them-- implies that learners in one category are somehow different from those in another category

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Flexible curriculum has a positive impact on learning. Why?

THE 'WHY' OF LEARNING

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Means of engagement

THE 'WHAT' OF LEARNING

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Means of representation

THE 'HOW' OF LEARNING

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Means of action and expression

Self-Regulation

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Recognizing what motivates the students and draws interest to learn about a certain topic

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What sparks learner's interests varies from person to person

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Providing different options for engagement (ex: different types of puzzles)

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To make sure the learner understands the material it is important to provide multiple ways for the learner to approach them

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Delivering information through multiple methods provides multiple avenues for success

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Setting appropriate goals and being able to monitor those goals

Novice Learners

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Trial and Error

Expert Learners

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Setting goals and being flexible with different strategies depending on what works for them

Conclusion

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By applying UDL principles it encourages teachers to progress in teaching and when something isn't working, not automatically thinking that we as teachers or learners are deficient

How to use UDL with Standard 3.5- English

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Standard 3.5- The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, and poetry.
UDL principles: using audiobooks/podcasts. Demonstrate their knowledge in a presentation, poster, or report

My Experience using Digital Concept Mapping

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I thoroughly enjoyed creating my concept map. It allowed me to organize the information into areas I seemed fit and was also a fun way to review the chapter by having to re-create it in a post for others. It is similar to a UDL principle because to me, my padlet seems very organized and put together by connecting all the different points, but to others it could seem too chaotic.