By analyzing opportunities in units and daily lessons, we can anticipate barriers our learners face, allowing us to cater to their needs and provide autonomy in how they demonstrate understanding.
Outcomes:
- Understand UDL Basics: Participants will be able to explain the three main ideas of UDL—different ways to engage students, present information, and allow students to show what they know.
- Spot Learning Barriers: Participants will learn to recognize challenges their students might face and how UDL can help overcome these challenges.
- Use UDL Strategies: Participants will discover practical ideas and tools to include UDL in their lesson plans and activities to support all learners.
- Share and Collaborate: Participants will discuss their experiences and brainstorm ways to use UDL in their classrooms, building a supportive community.
- Create an Action Plan: By the end of the session, participants will make a simple plan for how they will start using UDL ideas in their teaching.You will learn to use the UDL guidelines to identify and address barriers to students' success.