"Universal Design for Learning: A Guide for Teachers and Education Professionals" Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers education professionals a conceptual framework to create flexible, equitable, and accessible instructional techniques that accommodate individual learning differences in a classroom setting. This practical guide shows teachers "how to" understand, plan, and implement Universal Design for Learning in the classroom as well as in other academic environments. Offering various instructional resources, this brief book explains the general principles of UDL and shows educators how to effectively instruct students utilizing this research-based concept across content areas. Incorporating technology throughout the guide, this book encourages teachers to integrate assistive technology in order to provide all students greater access to learning. Utilizing a case-based scenario of Briarwood School District, teachers are encouraged to problem solve and reflect upon their own experiences in the classroom. Discussion questions and "Try This!" applications reinforce the information discussed in the supplementary book. Merrill Education and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) are pleased to announce a new partnership in the evolving field of special education. This collaborative effort fosters the best in teaching, educational publishing, professional development, and alternative certification. Merrill and CEC will be working together as one entity to help educate the teachers of today and tomorrow while influencing positive change for the success of all those involved in the field of special education. This new venture includes: Professional development courses Co-publishing initiatives bringing new and dynamic content to the field The "CEC/Merrill Education Resource for Special Education "(www.prenhall.com/specialeducation) including the CEC/Merrill Education Casebook Builder library The Merrill/CEC Partnership benefits students, teachers, support professionals, paraprofessionals, and families. To learn more about how you can benefit from this unique venture, please visit www.prenhall.com/specialeducation or http: //www.cec.sped.org/pd/webcourses/merrill.html. Look for this and other collaborative publications between CEC, Merrill Education and Pearson Custom Publishing soon!
"Clearly written and well organized, this book shows how to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) across all subject areas and grade levels.
Written for both general and special educators from grades Pre-K through 12, What Really Works with Universal Design for Learning is the how-to guide for implementing aspects of Universal Design Learning (UDL) to help every student be ...
Written for both general and special educators from grades Pre-K through 12, What Really Works with Universal Design for Learning is the how-to guide for implementing aspects of Universal Design Learning (UDL) to help every student be ...
A first of its kind resource, the book makes the critical link between social justice and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) so that we can equip students (and teachers, too) with the will, skill, and collective capacity to enact positive ...
In the seminal text on universal design for learning (UDL), the authors describe the learning sciences and best practices behind this innovative framework for inclusive curriculum design.
Spooner, F., Browder, D.M., & Mims, P. (2011). ... International Journal of Inclusive Education, 21(8), 791-807. doi:10.1080/13603116.2017.1325074 Coyne, P., Ganely, P., Hall, T., Meo, G., Murray, E., & Gordon, D. (2006).
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) stands at the forefront of contemporary efforts to create universal access to educational curricula for all students, including those with disabilities. The "universal" in UDL...
This book provides both theoretical and practical guidance for schools as they work to turn this admirable goal into a reality.
In this revised and expanded edition of UDL Now! Katie Novak provides practical insights and savvy strategies for helping all learners meet high standards using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Offers parents of special needs children information on how best to advocate for their child.