Thursday Morning Reflection
Over the past three days, we have discussed how the Universal Design for Learning framework is made up of three principles that guide the way that we look at teaching and learning. Each principle indicates what a learner needs to support a specific brain network. We have also looked at teaching methods that support these three principles. These are clearly stated on page 151 of the The Universally Designed Classroom as well as on the goldenrod “UDL Checklist” handout.
Your task is to spend the next 25 minutes creating an “alternate representation” explaining ONE of the principles. It should indicate what a learner needs to support that specific brain network as well as some teaching methods that support that principle. When you are finished, post either a photo of or the actual alternate representation to your blog.
Just a few ideas: interpretive dance, play-doh sculpture, drawing, mosaic, jigsaw, Inspiration concept map, PowerPoint photo collage, PhotoStory, song or speech with transcribed lyrics or explanation, poem, pop-up book, other…
