Sunday, February 17, 2013

UDL Module Goals Rubric and Evaluation



After reviewing multiple websites that included resources introducing UDL and the principles and guidelines that make it so successful.  I have had to opportunity to research these principles and makes connections between other texts, to my own teaching experiences and to my future teaching experiences if necessary.  The resources provided have helped me realize what areas of planning and teaching that I have room to improve on as a professional.




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Comments
Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the Principles of UDL
Student understands the three principles of UDL and is able to explain each principle. 
Student understands the principles of UDL and is able to explain 1-2 principles. 
Student understands the principles of UDL but is unable to explain the principles. 
Student does not understand the principles of UDL and is unable to explain the principles. 
As noted in my blog posts I have been able to identify, explain and reflect on the 3 principles and goals of UDL.
Identify UDL areas appropriate for your current or potential teaching positions
Student is able to identify 3 or more areas of UDL that can/will be used in professional practice. 
Student is able to identify 2 areas of UDL that can/will be used in professional practice.
Student is able to identify 1 area of UDL that can/will be used in professional practice.
Student is unable to identify areas of UDL that can be applied in professional practice. 
Throughout multiple posts I have been able to identify strategies, resources and materials that I would use in a future teaching position. 
Critically reflect of UDL practices
Student is able to reflect on 3 or more principles of UDL in instructional planning and practice.
Student is able to reflect on 2 principles of UDL in instructional planning and practice.
Student is able to reflect on 1 principle of UDL in instructional planning and practice.
Student does not reflect on the principles and practices of UDL in instructional planning or direct instruction.
I was able to compare and contrast my pre/post lessons and how incorporating makes my own teaching and planning enhanced. 
Apply UDL principles in instructional planning
Student applies all three principles of UDL into instructional planning.
Student applies two principles of UDL into instructional planning.
Student applies one principle of UDL into instructional planning.
Student applies no principles of UDL into instructional planning. 
Based on my post lesson plan I was able to apply UDL principles to enhance the quality of my lesson planning and increase student engagement, expression multiple means of representation.




Self-Reflection:

This past module has provided me a detailed introduction into the Principles and Guidelines of the Universal Design for Learning.  Having the opportunity to review different websites and resources that follow principles and guidelines of UDL.  While posting on the blog it allowed me to share my opinions and viewpoints with others that may or may not be aware of what resources are available.  Using the blog in a class is useful to me as a professional because I can see what information others have found and how their viewpoint differs from mine.  Also since there is so much information out there that is available and it is near impossible to look at everything there is an research everything.  Having the opportunity to see what others have found and how they could use the same information in their own classroom.

Before completing this module, I heard of UDL but never understood the principles of it.  Now reviewing the websites and resources from the module I have a clearer understanding of what UDL is and how it can be used in instructional planning and direct instruction.  I have now found a way to amplify my lessons and increase student engagement, and student understanding.  



1 comment:

  1. I think we were all in the same area that we had heard of UDL or were performing different components in our classrooms but did not know the specifics, checklist, or principles of it. Through this first module I have also gained a more clear understanding and gained more confidence in using this in my every day lesson planning. it is important to note that this can and should be done at ALL ages. I started using this in my 2 year old classroom and I can tell it is making a difference. I would love to know if there is a notable difference in your student engagement and success at the end of the course because of using the UDL program.

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