Universal Design for Learning Flashcards
What is Universal Design Learning?
Acknowledges diversity among individual learners when designing instruction
How many Primary Brain Networks are there?
A 1 B 3 C 5 D 8 E 11
B Three
What is the Recognition Network of the brain?
Perceiving and gathering information
Understanding ideas
Recalling facts
Recognizing voices and language
What is the Strategic Network of the brain??
Planning and organizing tasks
Connecting ideas together
Executing actions
Demonstrating skills
Which Brain Network is associated with displaying mastery of competencies?
A Recognition
B Strategic
C Affective
Strategic Network
What are Affective Networks of the brain?
Enable us to assign significant or personal meaning to information
How we engage with learning process
Define Principle 1, Multiple Means of Representation
Focusses on ensuring variety in instructional delivery.
Leverage different mediums such as print, electronic, visual, aural
The Guideline to Provide Options for Perception is an example of which Principle of Learning?
1 Multiple Means of Representation
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
1 Multiple Means of Representation
How might options for perception allow for customized information?
Present information in multiple formats
How might options for perception make auditory information accessible?
Consider captions, transcripts, and incorporate speech to tech technology
How might options for perception make visual information accessible?
Be cognizant of information presented in visual formats may not be accessible to students with visual impairments
Provide multiple formats of content
The Guideline to Provide Options for Language, Mathematical Expressions, and Symbols is an example of which Principle of Learning?
1 Multiple Means of Representation
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
1 Multiple Means of Representation
How might options for language, math, and symbols be supported through Explaining vocabulary and symbols
Teach vocabulary and symbol meaning. Providing descriptions
How might options for language, math, and symbols be supported through highlighting syntax and structure
Ensure relationships are highlighted and emphasized
How might options for language, math, and symbols be supported through deciphering mathematical notation, text, and symbols
Use symbols frequently
How might options for language, math, and symbols be supported through support for other languages
Consider definitions in both native language and local language
Electronic translation tools
The Guideline to Provide Options for Comprehension is an example of which Principle of Learning?
1 Multiple Means of Representation
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
1 Multiple Means of Representation
How might options for comprehension be supported through background knowledge?
Retention of new knowledge is better when it can be connected to previous knowledge
How might options for comprehension be supported through Patterns, Critical Features, Big Ideas, and Relationships
A Key to learning is identifying what is important and what is secondary.
B Highlighting major concepts can focus learning
C Rote memorization is a basis for learning
D A and B Only
E B and C Only
F A and C only
D, A and B Only
A Key to learning is identifying what is important and what is secondary.
B Highlighting major concepts can focus learning
How might options for comprehension be supported through Supporting Information processing, visualization, and manipulation
Processing information is a skill to be nurtured including picking, choosing, and modifying information to allow better recall
Examples include scaffolds in learning materials delivering information in small digestible parts
How might options for comprehension be supported through Support Transfer and Generalization
Application of information in different contexts
Define Principle 2, Multiple Means of Action and Expression
Gives learners multiple options to demonstrate what they know
The Guideline to Provide Options for Physical Action is an example of which Principle of Learning?
1 Multiple Means of Representation
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
How might Options for Physical Action be supported through options for response and navigation?
A Some students may need additional time to complete activities to to various disabilities
B Provide multiple forms of expression to express learnings
C Instructors should be flexible providing alternatives to maximize physical interaction in classroom
D A and B Only
E B and C Only
F A and C Only
F A and C Only
A Some students may need additional time to complete activities to to various disabilities
C Instructors should be flexible providing alternatives to maximize physical interaction in classroom
How might Options for Physical Action be supported through support tools and assistive technologies?
Instruction should be designed in a manner compatible with different tools and assistive technologies
The Guideline to Provide Options for Expression and Communication is an example of which Principle of Learning?
1 Multiple Means of Representation
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
How might Options for Expression and Communication be supported through Various Media for consumption?
Some students are better at written expression. Others art, music. graphics and mixed media assignments support learning
How might Options for Expression and Communication be supported through Options for Constructions and Composition?
Curricula should be designed to allow a number of tools to respond to learning
How might Options for Expression and Communication be supported through Fluency and Practice and Performance
Learners build fluency through guidance and learning different was to approach a skill or task.
The Guideline to Provide Options for Executive Functions is an example of which Principle of Learning?
1 Multiple Means of Representation
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
How might Options for Executive Functions be supported by Encouraging Student-goal setting
Students should be encouraged to set their own goals
How might Options for Executive Functions be supported by supporting planning and strategy development?
Students may have a goal but now know the best way to obtain that goal.
Support in mapping how to get to a goal in a strategic manner.
How might Options for Executive Functions be supported by supporting information and resources management?
Lessons and mechanics to store and recall information such as guides, templates, organizers.
How might Options for Executive Functions be supported by Allowing for Progress Monitoring?
Feedback is crucial to learning and allows students to see worth in learning.
Define Principle 3, Multiple Means of Engagement
When learners can make personal connections to education and assign significance, it increase the chances of internalizing information.
Recognizes need for providing multiple ways to get learners INVOLVED in education
The Guideline to Provide Options for Recruiting Interest is an example of which Principle of Learning?
1 Multiple Means of Representation
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
How might Options for Recruiting Interest be supported by Promoting Individual Choice and Autonomy?
Encourage students to choose how they will receive instruction and choose how they will be assessed for activities.
How might Options for Recruiting Interest be supported by Emphasizing Relevance, Value, and Authenticity?
To recruit interest, teachers should emphasize relevance and help learners connect to topics through authentic assessment and activities.
Helping students make personal connections.
How might Options for Recruiting Interest be supported by Reducing Threats and Distractions?
Learning occurs better in safe environments.
Minimize distractions
Have a schedule, but plan for various activities and breaks as necessary.
The Guideline to Provide Options for Sustaining Effort and Persistence is an example of which Principle of Learning?
1 Multiple Means of Representation
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
How might Options for Sustaining Effort and Persistence be supported by Reiterating Goals and Objectives?
Learners may forget purpose behind tasks. Important to reiterate goals and stress objectives.
Facilitate discussions on goals and find individual meaning.
How might Options for Sustaining Effort and Persistence be supported by Varying Learning Challenges?
Not every learner is challenged the same way.
Help learners identify what motivates them.
How might Options for Sustaining Effort and Persistence be supported by Promoting Collaboration and Communication?
Communication and Collaboration are needed beyond the classroom.
How might students support one another during learning process through peer assessment, group activities, peer tutors, and programs that bring learners together.
How might Options for Sustaining Effort and Persistence be supported by Giving Mastery-Oriented Feedback Often?
Instructors can engage learners through specific, constructive feedback.
Feedback should go beyond Right and Wrong and provide details to improve mastery of a topic.
The Guideline to Provide Options for Self-Regulation is an example of which Principle of Learning?
1 Multiple Means of Representation
2 Multiple Means of Action & Expression
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
3 Multiple Means of Engagement
How might Options for Self Regulation be supported by Using belief to increase motivation?
Learners need realistic personal academic goals
Teachers should incorporate multiple options to help with goal setting.
Rubrics, Checklists, Study Guides, Calendars and Self Reflection
How might Options for Self Regulation be supported by Strengthening Coping Skills and Strategies?
Teachers need to include strategies for helping students deal with stressful situations.
Teachers can provide feedback to handle frustrations and phobias through real-life examples
How might Options for Self Regulation be supported by Nurturing Self-Assessment and Reflection
Maintain motivation by externalizing progress towards a goal - Charts, Portfolios, Templates to collect information on academic behavior
