In this assignment, we were asked to use the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines to assess a lesson plan we created at the start of our class. My lesson, a goal-directed instructional design plan, was developed for the second and third grade students I teach in a multi-age classroom. My students are just getting started with using technology and there was a need to teach them how to use child-friendly search engines for finding material on the Internet.
As I was originally developing this lesson, I tried to focus on the different learning styles and special needs of my students and the things that would be necessary for each of them to successfully complete the assignment given within the lesson. This was a procedure that we were taught in my teacher education classes so I was very comfortable in this process. Although my lesson was not perfect, I was very pleased with the results shown after using the UDL Guidelines. Basically, I needed to remember to build in more choices in how students could respond to their experiences during this lesson and build in ways to help students complete their search of information for those students with low reading levels.
I think working with these types of guidelines is very important for teachers to be familiar with so they remember to address how all students within their classrooms will successfully learn the material being taught them.
You are welcome to view this revised lesson and I encourage you to add your comments and ideas for making this an even better lesson. We are just getting technology into our school so I have not had the opportunity to work with a whole class of students on computers at the same time and what problems may arise. I appreciate any feedback you may have.
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