How to Use Universal Design for Special EducationTeam Leaders

Kirk D. Behnke, M.Ed., ATP

kbehnke@esc4.net

A little about me…

• Kirk Behnke– Master’s in Education – Special Ed and Tech @

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA– UCP of NJ – Rehab Technologist/Computer– Temple University – PIAT – Tech Act – California State University, Northridge (CSUN) –

Coord., Training, Grants and Contracts – ATACP– Region 4 ESC – Senior Ed. Specialist, Lead for

Texas AT Network

Share BIG

Ideas

doing the same things over and over and expecting different results.

- Albert Einstein

The definition of insanity…..

Why UDL?

Good instruction is essential

• Good teachers are giving good instruction• Good teachers are building in flexibility• Good teachers are trying new ways • Good teachers are listening• Good teachers are giving up control

• Many good teachers are already using UDL, but they don’t know it.

Do you see learners like this?

Or do you see learners like this?

It’s a different world for our students

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UDL

Bring in the 21st century digital native to teach the digital immigrant

UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.

Guiding Principles

Multiple Methods of …

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Representation – “what of learning”

Expression – “how of learning”

Engagement – “why of learning”

How do you learn best?

Poll – how do you learn best?

Based upon Brain Research

Three Brain Networks:Recognition

• How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Identifying letters, words, or an author's style are recognition tasks.

Three Brain Networks:Strategic

• Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Writing an essay or solving a math problem are strategic tasks.

Three Brain Networks:Affective

• How learners get engaged and stay motivated. How they are challenged, excited, or interested. These are affective dimensions.

Adapting the Curriculum – accommodating all students

Reaches all Learners

UDLcenter.org

Cast.org

It’s all about Transforming

Education through UDL

Student First

Independence!

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NOT dependence

JoyfulLearning

One Size does not fit all

Toolbelt Theory

TTWWADIDoesn’t cut it anymore

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Model life-long learning

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Sound educational rationale For EVERY thing we do

Role of Remediation? Role of Compensation?

Innovate

Not

TTWWADI

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Sound educational rationale For EVERY thing we do

Challenge Assumptions

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Become an Architect for Change

Paralyzed? Learned helplessness?

For teachers AND students

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Get on the journey to acquire tools and strategies

UDL Tech Toolkit

UDLTechToolkit.wikispaces.com

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Richard Wanderman

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Powerless Empowered

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IDEAS

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Become an Architect for Change

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Thank you!kbehnke@esc4.net

Photo Credits• Engagement - http://web.whittier.edu/broadoaks/images/students_engaged_in_science.gif• Expression - http://www.unikeep.com/awards/downloads/2005_arts/artistic_ukp05.jpg• Presentation http://www.catl.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/31362/SIGN.GIF• Magician’s hat - http://www.ricotheclownandmagician.com/IMAGES/magic-hat-stars.gif• Arms reaching - http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvin_luffs/3457687245/• Arms outstretched - http://www.middlesexcc.edu/counseling/images//Empower.jpg

• http://www.rainbowreaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/boy-struggling-reading.jpg• Distorted clock http://craziestgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dali-clock-500x500.jpg

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/sizumaru/781601603/in/pool-toteach/ (sleeping)http://www.flickr.com/photos/21468527@N07/2085259490/ (engaged)http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlejeane/46988578/ (broken pencil)

• Tool - http://www.flickr.com/photos/58534808@N00/323527111/• http://earth911.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/single-brick.jpg brick• Lightbulb - http://www.dceb.ie/download/1/sLightbulb%20White.jpg

Content CreditKaren Janowski