Equity By Design by Sam Plasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDL en-us 2021-07-12 18:10:58 UTC 2025-06-22 16:04:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Chapter 1 : Universal Design as an Instrument of Change samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646231382 Chapter One is split into three sections. In the first section, we introduce the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, a powerful framework that was created to eliminate inequalities, and discuss how the implementation of the framework helps to build equity in our schools and classrooms. Next, we define the concept of social justice education and make the connection between UDL and social justice explicit. Lastly,
we provide concrete examples and case studies to help educators see the connection between UDL and social justice and to take first steps in deconstructing systems that don’t work for all students.]]> 2021-07-12 18:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646231382 Useful, Unnecessary, Negative samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646243920 Sanjin (2009) notes that “during his or her stay in school, the student experiences three types of education: useful, unnecessary and negative” and made an explicit connection to these three types of education and hidden curriculum. Take a moment and consider your own education. What strikes you as being the most useful thing you learned in school? The most unnecessary? The most negative?]]> 2021-07-12 18:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646243920 How are we helping students to feel representation, agency, and self-efficacy? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646247812 2021-07-12 18:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646247812 What is our desired impact? What does it look, feel, and sound like when we are successful? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646250868 2021-07-12 18:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646250868 Do all members of our school community feel safe, seen, and heard? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646253305 2021-07-12 18:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646253305 Identify, if any currently exist, or develop opportunities for students who are currently considered as disengaged to positively contribute to the school community in nonpunitive ways, for example community service. samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646253882 2021-07-12 18:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646253882 Chapter 2 : Laying the Groundwork for Social Justice in Our Classrooms and Learning Communities samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646258457 Chapter Two introduces five steps for beginning social justice and equity work in our classrooms and learning communities: concept stabilization, concept calibration, identity development, equity audit, and taking action. Each of these steps is critical in building the foundation of a more equitable school and aligns
to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Concrete strategies, steps, and protocols are offered in each step.]]> 2021-07-12 18:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646258457 Chapter 3 : Social Justice Through Collaboration and Community samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646259108 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) reminds educators that fostering collaboration and community is critical to provide multiple means of engagement. In order to implement UDL and create more equitable classrooms, educators need to commit to ongoing professional growth and continuously examine their own individual practices and beliefs. In this chapter we will share specific strategies for addressing opportunity gaps for all learners through the creation of collaborative communities that examine the academic, social,
emotional, and behavioral needs of students through a social justice lens.]]> 2021-07-12 18:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646259108 Chapter 4 : Personalized Learning samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646263541 Chapter Four is focused on the design process and how it can be lever- aged to create flexible, meaningful learning opportunities for all students. When educators are committed to intentional learning communities and social justice education, they design curriculum and teaching that eliminates barriers that prevent all students from learning at high levels. The foundation for this work is Universal Design for Learning (UDL).]]> 2021-07-12 18:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646263541 Questions? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646272633 2021-07-12 19:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646272633 What stuck with you from this chapter? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646272748 2021-07-12 19:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646272748 What stuck with you from this chapter? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646273007 2021-07-12 19:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646273007 Questions? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646273122 2021-07-12 19:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1646273122 What stage is your community in, in regard to social justice and equity work? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648120088 2021-07-13 21:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648120088 Have you taken the steps that we have recommended? If not, which steps do you believe will be the most challenging and which will be the most rewarding? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648120197 2021-07-13 21:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648120197 What are the best ways for teachers to check in on students academically? Behaviorally? Social emotionally? For example, do you prefer informal check-ins every day, check-ins via technology, scheduled meetings, and so forth? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648120317 2021-07-13 21:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648120317 Tell other colleagues and school leaders about what you’re doing, explicitly focusing on the commitments that you are making. samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648120874 2021-07-13 21:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648120874 Think about your school or district. Who do you think are the students who are not being served?Do you think there are certain policies and practices that privilege some students, while potentially oppressing others? Write down your answers and examine them after you analyze data to see where your inclinations may not be in line with the data. samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648121391 2021-07-13 21:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648121391 After reviewing the key considerations for an Intentional Learning Community, do you believe that you have this type of professional learning community in your school? Why or why not? In your position, how could you help to build it? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648121823 2021-07-13 21:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648121823 How can cogen groups help us benefit our practice? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648122148 Cogen: small group dialogues among instructors and students for the purposes of improving course processes ]]> 2021-07-13 21:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648122148 Respond to the following quote from Dr. Christopher Emdin: “Equity is hearing somebody’s voice about what they need and providing them with that." samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648122442 2021-07-13 21:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648122442 What stuck with you from this chapter? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648122669 2021-07-13 21:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648122669 Questions? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648122873 2021-07-13 21:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648122873 Why is it important to include students in the lesson or unit design process? How can their feedback and perspective help you eliminate barriers to learning, particularly for those students who have historically been marginalized? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648124360 2021-07-13 21:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648124360 How can the UDL Flowchart help you as a learner meet the goal of eliminating barriers to learning? Do you think this tool will be useful for you? Why or why not? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648124570 2021-07-13 21:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648124570 Are you comfortable with providing learning options to your students “buffet-style”? What barriers do you expect as a teacher when beginning this process, and how do you think you may be able to overcome those? How do you think this technique will help you pique student interest and be more culturally relevant? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648124799 2021-07-13 21:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648124799 Before reading this chapter, did you imagine that executive functioning and social justice could be connected? How has that changed? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648125045 2021-07-13 21:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648125045 In your learning environment, do you currently employ any strategies to teach your students about and support executive functions? Discuss creative ways to do this that will engage your students. samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648125272 2021-07-13 21:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648125272 Think of a time you were experiencing executive dysfunction due to stress or distraction. How did you get back on task, and what techniques and strategies do you find most helpful for supporting your own executive functioning? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648125645 2021-07-13 21:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648125645 Make a checklist or plan for how you will begin to teach your students about executive functioning and how you can regularly incorporate strategies into your lesson and unit planning. Share with your colleague(s). samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648126015 2021-07-13 21:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648126015 What stuck with you from this chapter? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648126972 2021-07-13 21:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648126972 Questions? samplasch https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648127052 2021-07-13 21:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/samplasch/jx5vmnvhty4zihh/wish/1648127052