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Universal Design for Learning: A framework for good teaching, a model for student success

Learn about the principles and techniques of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to create inclusive classroom instruction and accessible course materials. Discover how UDL applies to both teaching and technology.

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Universal Design for Learning: A framework for good teaching, a model for student success

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  1. Universal Design for Learning: A framework for good teaching, a model for student success Craig Spooner ACCESS Project Coordinator

  2. Universal Design for Learning “ Universal Design for Learning (UDL)is a set of principles and techniques for creating inclusive classroom instruction and accessible course materials. teaching technology ”

  3. Universal Design (UD) • Build in accessibility from the start • Curb cuts in city streets • Ramps and automatic door openers • TV closed captions • Ergonomic kitchen utensils • Everyone benefits from a more flexible, user-friendly environment

  4. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) • Inclusivepedagogy • UDL applies to both teaching and technology

  5. Who are college students today?

  6. They are diverse • Ethnicity & Culture • Gender • Nontraditional • ESL/Native language • Learning/Cognitive Styles • Disabilities

  7. Learning Styles

  8. Learning Styles VARK (Fleming, 1992 and 2006) • Visual • Aural/Auditory • Reading/Writing • Kinesthetic Multimodal (multiple preferences) Fleming, N. D., & Mills, C. (1992). Not another inventory, rather a catalyst for reflection. To improve the academy, 11(1), 137. Fleming, N., & Baume, D. (2006). Learning styles again: Varking up the right tree! Educational Developments, 7(4), 4.

  9. Disabilities • Mobility Impairments • Blindness/Visual Impairments • Deafness/Hearing Impairments • Learning Disabilities • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Mental Illness

  10. Apparent disabilities • Non-apparent ⅔+

  11. VeryConcrete-Literal

  12. Disabilities in Higher Education • Nationally, 11.3% of undergraduates report some type of disability1 • At Colorado State University2 • 9%–11% report a disability • Non-apparent disabilities are by far the largest proportion and growing • Even among students who say they have a disability, few seek accommodations 1National Center for Education Statistics, 2008; U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2009 2Schelly, Davies & Spooner, Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (Feb. 2011)

  13. Universal Design for Learning:3 Principles • Instructors represent information and concepts in multiple ways (and in a variety of formats). • Students are given multiple ways to express their comprehension and mastery of a topic. • Students engage with new ideas and information in multiple ways.

  14. Representation

  15. Alternative Representations* • Lecture: Its strengths and weaknesses • Video/Audio podcasts • Shared note taking *Rose, David H., Harbour, Wendy S., Johnston, Catherine Sam, Daley, Samantha G., & Abarbanell, Linda. (2006). Universal design for learning in postsecondary education: Reflections on principles and their application. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 19(2), 135-151.

  16. A Tale of Two Documents:The Technical Side of UDL Scanned OCR and Tags

  17. What makes a document Universally Designed? • Searchability • Copy and Paste • Bookmarks or an Interactive Table of Contents • Text to Speech capability • Accessibility • Keyboard access, alternative to images, etc.

  18. UDL Tech Tutorials • Microsoft Word • Styles and Headings • Images • PowerPoint • Adobe PDF • Video Captioning (new) • HTML • E-Text http://accessproject.colostate.edu

  19. Expression

  20. Engagement

  21. CSU Psychology Undergraduates: What helps you learn? • It helps me learn when the instructor… • presents information in multiple formats • actively engages students in learning • relates key concepts to the larger objectives of the course • begins class with an outline • summarizes key points • highlights key points of instructional videos

  22. CSU Psychology Undergraduates: What engages you? • Strategies that increase engagement • i>clicker questions • Asks questions • Videos • Partner/group discussion and activities • In-class mini writing assignments

  23. UDLFramework

  24. Points of Discussion 1. What percentage of essential information provided during class is presented in multiple formats, including text, graphics, audio, video, and/or physical movement? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N/A 1 1 2 1

  25. Points of Discussion 2. In what percentage of each class session, on an average, do you actively engage students in learning? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N/A 1 1 1 1 1

  26. Points of Discussion 4. In what percentage of class sessions do you relate key concepts to the larger objectives of the course? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N/A 1 1 2

  27. Points of Discussion 6. In what percentage of lectures do you begin with an outline of what will be covered? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N/A 1 1 11

  28. Points of Discussion 7. In what percentage of lectures do you summarize key points, either during or at the end of lecture? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N/A 12 1

  29. Points of Discussion 13. If videos are used in your courses, what percentage is captioned? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N/A 2 1 1 1

  30. Points of Discussion 16. For what percentage of course content delivered outside of class are instructional technologies employed? (For example, RamCT, videos, podcasts, online materials, external websites, etc.) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N/A 1 3 1

  31. Points of Discussion 18. What percentage of materials for your courses (other than the textbook) is accessible, clearly organized, and easy for students to use? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N/A 1 1 2 1

  32. Points of Discussion 24. In what percentage of each class sessions, on an average, do you feel that students are engaged and motivated to learn? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N/A 2 2 1

  33. References Burgstahler & Cory (2008). Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press. Rose, D., et al. (2006). Universal design for learning in postsecondary education: Reflections on principles and their application. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 19(2), 135-151. Schelly, Davies & Spooner (2011). Student Perceptions of Faculty Implementation of Universal Design for Learning. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 24(1), 17-28.

  34. Thank you! Craig Spooner craig.spooner@colostate.edu 970-491-0784

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