The website cast.org discusses the concept of Universal Design for
Learning (UDL) similar to that of the toolkits website. This website
however goes into more detail as to what UDL is and how it affects students.
It provides in depth knowledge of UDL and its principles. It also
includes examples of each principle. The methods used help in making the
experience well rounded for each student.
There is no easy way to include all students but with a variety of
sources and strategies a teacher can make all students feel interested and
connected to the subject. When looking
at this information with a lesson plan, I could see that I need to work all
including students in a more well rounded method. The principles help that choice and interest
are very important. Every teacher can
learn from this learning method. It is
very different from the way many of us were taught which will lead us as
teachers with little experience in its implementation.
I agree that as a teacher, it is a struggle to include all students, however with many resources and a variety of teaching strategies, teachers can at least engage students in the material they are learning. The cast.org website is beneficial in helping teachers understand the basic knowledge of UDL and how to incorporate strategies and tools that will help a variety of learners.
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