UDL

Link to my UDL Checklist

UDL means Universal Design for Learning.  This week we were tasked with evaluating a previous lesson plan  with the UDL checklist.  Universal Design for Learning address different learning abilities and the way the brain reacts to learning.  As I began to analyze my lesson plan I realized that I couldn't exactly explain the why of learning.  The skills to interact with primary and secondary sources are essential skills for History learning.  My lesson plan addressed the what and how of learning.  It is missing some differentiation but I think with some review and enhancements it will meet many more parts of this check list.

The major components of the checklist are:

UDL Guidelines - Educator Checklist
I. Provide Multiple Means of Representation	Your notes: Recognition (What of learning)
1. Provide options for perception
2. Provide options for language and symbols
3. Provide options for comprehension

II. Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression	Your notes: Strategic (How of learning)
4. Provide options for physical action
5. Provide options for expressive skills and fluency
6. Provide options for executive functions

III. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement	Your notes : Affective (why of learning)
7. Provide options for recruiting interest
8. Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence
9. Provide options for self-regulation