Universal Design for Learning is a set of principles that
teachers should go by to help develop instruction to meet the diverse needs of
all students in the classroom. UDL should be applied to every day learning
matched with Common Core standards. The main goal of UDL is to eliminate
student barriers for their learning. Therefore this requires the three main
principals. They include representation, expression, and engagement. Every student
has learning strengths and needs that the teacher needs to know. I learned that it is the teacher’s
job to teach to the strengths of the students in the class by using UDL.
I really do find that UDL principles can be incorporated into the Common Core Standards. I find this to be true especially in math and literacy. Students are forced to show what they know more now. I think the use of technology and other forms of media will enable more students to do just that.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Common Core Standards line right up with UDL. Thanks for your post!
ReplyDeleteHi Lindsay,
ReplyDeleteI especially like your picture and the quote in it to not expect students to adjust to our curriculum. What a powerful statement! Thanks for sharing that picture and quote. I will think of it while teaching!