Author:
Lauren Zellmer
Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Module
Level:
Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Middle School, High School, College / Upper Division, Graduate
Tags:
  • Assessment
  • Universal Design for Learning
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution
    Language:
    English
    Media Formats:
    Downloadable docs

    8: Assessment in Action: Implementing Universal Design for Learning

    Overview

    In order to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at all levels, a series of "Try Its" (3-4 week periods to implement UDL strategy) were scheduled throughout the year with cohort groups of teachers to increase student engagement and reach more of their  students.    

    Following each try it period, the cohort team reviewed the resultant data.  After their first year, cohorts regrouped to discuss UDL practices and how they worked in the classroom. In year two, a second cohort was developed to follow the same path. Cohort 1 trained Cohort 2, and answered questions. Members of the two cohorts were then strategically mixed with other staff members to help them understand the UDL work and process.  

    Read more about these practices in the module. 

    8: Assessment in Action: Implementing Universal Design for Learning

    In order to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at all levels, a series of "Try Its" (3-4 week periods to implement UDL strategy) were scheduled throughout the year with cohort groups of teachers to increase student engagement and reach more of their  students.    

    Following each try it period, the cohort team reviewed the resultant data.  After their first year, cohorts regrouped to discuss UDL practices and how they worked in the classroom. In year two, a second cohort was developed to follow the same path. Cohort 1 trained Cohort 2, and answered questions. Members of the two cohorts were then strategically mixed with other staff members to help them understand the UDL work and process.