Universal+Design+for+Learning

media type="custom" key="10787148" I had the opportunity to utilize the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Lesson Builder function on the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) website. Although the lack of document download functionality was frustrating from a purely logistical perspective, overall I found the application to be easy to use and quite practical. Having a UDL template acts a kind of ongoing monitor of how lessons effectively address learning needs for a variety of learners, and it encourages teachers to create curriculum that addresses students' recognition, strategic, and affective learning networks (Rose and Meyer, 2002, Chapter 6). CAST also provides a self-evaluation tool which I found to be extremely effective in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of my created plans. I invite you to view both my lesson plans, supplemental materials, and self-evaluation documents. The complete lesson unit can be found at our team website: []





















References: Rose, D. H., & Meyer, A. (2002). //Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning.// Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.