As I worked on the UDL lesson this week, I
began to better understand the design principles in creating this type of
lesson. I was not familiar with this
particular way of lesson planning, so I struggled with it at first. The hardest part for me was the actual layout
of the plan. I am accustomed to planning
for different abilities in my class, but with a different format. I really liked the way CAST (2009) explained
why UDL is necessary:
Individuals bring a huge
variety of skills, needs, and interests to learning. Neuroscience reveals that
these differences are as varied and unique as our DNA or fingerprints. Three
primary brain networks come into play: Recognition Networks: The “what” of
learning; Strategic Networks: The “how” of learning; Affective Networks: The
“why” of learning.
This
was new information for me and I found it not only helpful but interesting as
well. It helped me focus on the lesson
planning. I also made sure to provide
multiple examples to reach all students and I provided various ways for the students
to express themselves. Using UDL will be
a great way to reach all learners in my class no matter what their ability may
be. I think there will be other teachers
on my campus that will be interested in learning about UDL as well.
Cast.org
(2009). Model UDL lessons. Center for Applied Special Technology.
Retrieved from http://udlselfcheck.cast.org/
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