UDL Assignment


Ian J. Wharton

June 4th 2019

EDPC 610

Assignment #3

What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? 

Universal Design for Learning, or UDL is a way of thinking about teaching and learning that gives all students equal opportunity to learn. It means that a teacher designs learning experiences in flexible ways to meet the needs of students in the classroom. When you choose to take a UDL approach, teachers prepare the learning environment with flexible means, methods, and materials that will allow them to better meet the needs of every student. Now the way to execute this can happen in a few ways. You can use a variety of methods for students to access material, engage with it, and show what they know. In doing so, UDL helps you meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Although UDL doesn’t specifically target students with learning and attention issues, it can be especially helpful for them if planned correctly. UDL can also be beneficial for English language learners. But the flexibility benefits all learners, at all grade levels.

 

Analyze the lesson with UDL connections (why, what, how of learning). 

 

I decided to choose a lesson that gears towards the grade I currently work with which is second grade. The Life Cycle of Butterflies is a science lesson geared towards Kindergarten to Second Grade. Some UDL features are in the Guided & Independent section of the lesson it provides students various opportunities to show in they have mastered the skill and information given whether it be through written, oral, or visual presentation, explanation or word process. Even the lesson goals are stated in a way that prevents students from feeling that there is a certain route to take to demonstrate their knowledge of the topic at hand.


 


What I noticed is the Recognition & Affective Network which ties into the UDL framework. Some portions provide support for limited background knowledge and sets the stage and context for learning, while also offering different options to choose from to gain the same knowledge. In this lesson it is highlighted to using a certain tone of voice when speaking as well. Students learn in different ways solely because they are different as well. In this lesson it is good to use different examples to show the life cycle of a butterfly whether it be photographs, videos or even speaking on the given topic.

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