Through the past few weeks, I have started utilizing UDL in a
past lesson plan. I have attempted to
make the lesson plan more accessible to all students instead of only the
“normal” student. My strengths I believe
would be under principle 3 part 8. I
attempt to push my students to their fullest potential. I do not take “I do not know” as an answer
but I do offer assistance from fellow students.
I prefer group work for my students to allow them to answer questions
and learn on their own. I also do
appreciate technology in the classroom.
It may be difficult to control; however, the most engaged students are
those using technology that are already interested in using. They also can find an aspect about the
subject they find fascinating enough to engage them in the topic. Students also tend to lead discussions
especially during Advanced Placement European History. I do however find myself weak in monitoring
progress and truly connecting the material to their lives. It becomes difficult to understand the
generations and see the connection they will understand with the subject. I also find it difficult to change activities many times in a class period, but this may be due to inexperience at the point.
Hi Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about relevance and history. I, too, teach the subject and sometimes cannot find how a certain subject or lesson even relates to students we are teaching. I like how you realize this is a weakness and are also trying to find ways to connect with your students!