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Prompt:
Discuss the 3 principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Defend the implementation of UDL in elementary classrooms. Select a grade level, content area, and learning objective of your choice. Describe how you can teach that objective while demonstrating the 3 goals of UDL. This must be a description and not a lesson plan. This description must be different from the examples you described for your Discussion 4 responses.
Use 2nd grade- ELA -Mississippi standards
This is what I did in my Discussion 4 listed below so she is saying I CANNOT use these examples anymore
Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners
In my classroom, I use a variety of strategies to differentiate my instruction and serve my learners. diverse needs. Without differentiation, all students no matter their ability level or background may participate in meaningful educational content (Kauchak & Eggen, 2012). Some of the key strategies I implement are:
Filing Students:
Students are assigned to working groups based on their readiness level, interest or learning profile. This enables specified instruction to arise from within each group (Kauchak & Eggen, 2012). These groups are dynamic and evolve as students progress, ensuring that struggling learners receive support while advanced students are appropriately challenged.
Multiple Ways of Representing:
According to Kauchak and Eggen (2012), students learn best when information is presented to them through multiple avenues. I slip in visual aids, hands-on activities, technology, and discussion opportunities to address different styles of learning. For example, I would use graphic organizers, interactive simulations, and videotapes when trying to get across key concepts.
Choice Assignments Based on Ability:
When students are given different ways that they can demonstrate their learning, their levels of motivation and participation in classes go up (Kauchak & Eggen, 2012). In my classroom, students might opt to write an essay or create a visual presentation.
Adaptive Referrals:
Because all learners hope to achieve a deeper understanding, scaffolding is necessary in differentiated instruction (Kauchak & Eggen, 2012). I provide sentence starters, guided notes, and student cooperation in the classroom to help students who struggle, while building rapport with advanced students who yearn for enrichment work.
Culturally diverse Instruction:
If you acknowledge the cultural background of students and bull elements from different cultures into your teaching, you are fostering inclusive learning (Kauchak & Eggen, 2012). So, I select reading materials that reflect other cultures and encourage discussion among the students about their own experiences. As I employ these strapless plans supported by research in the field, I hope to establish an environment for learning where all students can indeed succeed. I’d like to hear your suggestions for further differentiation!
