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Universal Design for Learning Helps Ensure Effective Instruction & Learning

Recent developments in the field of neuroscience have resulted in educators having a clearer understanding of what needs to occur in order for deep learning to take place. Using UDL resources when planning curriculum and instruction enables educators to create not just effective, but exceptional learning possibilities for our students.

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Universal Design for Learning

While planning instruction for my "reluctant writers," as well as my project based learning unit, I gave careful consideration to Universal Design for Learning. I knew that in order for my students to feel and be successful, I would have to provide multiple means and opportunities for them to engage in the writing process. Various digital tools helped students find multiple means of representing, acting, expressing, and engaging with content and writing.  

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Source: CAST - What is UDL? (http://www.cast.org/research/udl)
From the National Center on Universal Design for Learning:
"UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs."
The goal of UDL is not for students to merely learn the content, but to engage with the learning process in a way that enables them to become lifelong learners. 

There are three primary principals that guide Universal Design for Learning and that I carefully considered while creating lessons and learning opportunities for student writers. These are:
  1. Provide multiple means of representation;
  2. Provide multiple means of action and expression; and
  3. Provide multiple means of engagement.


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