This module has pointed out to me that this module could much more engaging and colorful.
I appreciate the concrete examples of how to create flexible representation. I want to work on making sure all of my content is accessible in Spanish, and also to work on revisiting and highlighting patterns & key takeaways throughout a lesson and a course
This model made me reflect on the following questions: "Does the curriculum I work with allow for flexible ways in which information is presented?" and "How can I as an instructor link relevant, prior knowledge by bridging concepts with relevant analogies to promote enhanced learning? Do I highlight patterns, use examples, or highlight previously learned skilled?"
Mostly, UDL strategies need to be suited to students on an individual basis. That means getting to know the kids and be flexible. Also use tools around you to make things easy. Use AI to manipulate materials for your kids. Lastly, be ready to anything you can to help present material and achieve learning outcomes for each student.
In my situation (a prison setting), I try to be aware of the different learning styles; auditory, visual and kinesthetic. My lessons are all on PowerPoint (visual), I read the slides aloud or more often have the students do it (auditory), and we have written worksheets that are often done in groups (kinesthetic). One weakness is that we have Spanish speaking students and the best we can do is allow them a translator.
Comment on Meredith Butulis's post:
I do as well! accessibility guidelines for web and design make this intuitive!
Representing in several forms of media and format allows the student, regardless of their needs, to understand and to get across the lesson plan. Although I have not really encountered the need of this, in my classroom, I do accommodate in other modalities for my IEP and 504 plan students.
There are multiple ways in which a teacher can capitalize on the learning styles of individuals.
When developing material for lesson be sure to include many modes of communication, audio, visual, vocabulary/definitions, videos etc. It is also important to provide material in different languages so that students are able to access the content in their dominant language.
