Collaboration
Noun 1. collaboration – act of working jointly; “they worked either in collaboration or independently”
col·lab·o·rate (k-lb-rt)
intr.v. col·lab·o·rat·ed, col·lab·o·rat·ing, col·lab·o·rates
1. To work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort.
PodCast:
Chapter 1 tells of how important UDL is especially with todays diverse population and a higher learning standards.
Book: Talks about the wonderful curriculum implemented in Concord, New Hampshire public schools giving the students choices on how to complete projects.
Chapter 2 ~ “What Brain Research Tells us about Learner Differences” ~ talks about specific areas in the brain and how they work. Explains why you need to use different ways to teach children.
Book: Reinforces background knowledge for students success in learning.
Chapter 3 ~ “Why We Need Flexible Instruction Media” ~ Explains the difference of Fixed Media vs Flexible Media i.e. spoken vs written
Book: Mentions the advantages and disadvantages of speech.
Chapter 4 ~ “What is Universal Design for Learning” ~ The design came from the architecture field. New buildings were designed for people who have special needs. Assess students in various ways. (That makes so much sense!!)
Chapter 5 ~ talks about approaching goals and what they should involve.
Chapter 6 ~ “Using UDL to Support Every Student’s Learning.” ~ How to reach the goals so that every student is included. How to build curriculum.
Chapter 7 ~ How do we assess appropriately.
Chapter 8 ~ “Making Universal Design for Learning a Reality.” ~ Talks about how UDL is difficult to implement, the roles people play, and outside resources that are available.
Should the Art/Music programs be cut if the overall test scores are not up to NCLB ~ No Child Left Behind standards?
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