Reflections (Kristine)
Reflection #1
At the core of UDL is the premise that often the curriculum is disabled (and disabling!). It is not flexible; it often poses barriers, and consequently prevents rather than supports optimal learning experiences. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Why or why not?
Reflection #2
What are the benefits of analyzing the curriculum for strengths and weaknesses rather than focusing on the student’s strengths and weaknesses? What are the challenges of this approach?
Reflection #3
How can using a variety of materials and methods reach more of the learners within your classroom? What are the benefits of doing so? What are the challenges?
Reflection #4
What barriers are inherent in traditional assessments? What are the challenges in offering varied options for assessment?
Reflection #5
Given the realities of our modern age and the demands of our children’s future, is it really okay to allow teachers to choose whether or not they incorporate modern technologies into their instruction?
Reflection #6
TBA
January 28th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Reflection #4:
Some barriers that are inherent in traditional assessments are the boundaries they present to certain student with disabilities. Not all students can read the text on the paper (either because their comprehension is not on grade level or because of physical handicaps that prevent them from seeing) or write their answers. Another boundary is that most traditional assessments do not take prior knowledge into consideration. Not all students have the same cultural background, same prior school experiences, etc. Challenges in offering various options for assessment include the difficulty of comparing student progress on a general level. It is hard to compare a student’s computer project or poster to another student’s test score. Another challenge is the difficulty in creating the assessments. The various assessments need to be comparable to each other so all students are equally demonstrating their knowledge. This interview gave me a new perspective on standardized testing. While no one actually enjoys it, and I wish it did not weigh so heavily in the field of education today, it would be very difficult to change.
January 28th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Reflection #4
The barriers to traditional assessments include that the assessments do not always tell teachers all the information needed to know, and they do not reflect positive output on teachers’ instructions nor do they do not offer much to improvement of teacher instructions. Teachers are often better suited to assess students’ needs based on daily classroom observations and also do not have to rely on external assessments. Traditional Assessments also forces the teacher to make assumptions about students’ ability to see, to hear, and to physically interact with their surroundings and to concentrate.
One of the challenges of using varied assessments is that is doesn’t allow you to compare data with students from other parts of the country. There is no opportunity to use a chain of custody to teachers to compare students’ information or data. Another challenge is that students simply don’t test very well and in a sense, testing is not a true indicator of students’ learning. Therefore, why assess????
January 28th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Reflection #4
The barriers that are inherent in traditional assessments stem from the “one-size-fits-all” approach demonstrated by traditional standardized tests. These barriers include questions that are meant to test reading comprehension, for example, but include scenarios that may only make sense to test takers from particular regions of the country or socio-economic backgrounds. Other barriers may include the time requirement for the test’s completion, the size of the print, the fact that answers must be recorded in the form of filled in circles on an answer sheet, and format that focuses on knowing only the one correct answer for each in a series of many multiple-choice questions.
The challenges, however, in offering varied options for assessment, include validity of the test itself, as well as the results from the test. Another challenge would be including enough variety to meaningfully test all learners. How individualized can/should an assessment be?
January 28th, 2012 at 11:22 pm
Reflection #4
What barriers are inherent in traditional assessments? What are the challenges in offering varied options for assessment?
Traditional assessments are the same for every child. It help give information to those who would like to see how their districts are doing. As I read toay in class and in the article, I thought of how different kids are and I thought about their environments. We are coming to an age where school is changing, assessment should change as well. Some challenges in offering options for assessments are convincing the government to change their policies, and it has not been validated.
The author talks about how he and others are creating a project for science in the middle schools. I like what he says… These design patterns help you build learning tasks, group work, and extended investigations in the classroom that are compatible with the same state standards and benchmarks. And, because the same design patterns are also used in assessment, the content included on the large-scale test, the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II (MCA-II), is made up of little snippets from the design patterns that teachers are using in their classrooms.”
January 29th, 2012 at 12:29 am
Reflection #4
Traditional assessments follow the one size fits all approach to teaching. Not all assessments are geared towards truly measuring student achievement. Many students prepare for tests the night before only to spit out facts achieving high grades. Traditional assessments never truly provide insight as to what the students know. Other barriers in traditional assessments create obstacles for many students with special needs or test taking anxiety. If students were given opportunities to showcase what they’ve learned and were provided options for designing assessments, then students could provide better insight into their learning.
Without being redundant I feel that time and resources are major barriers in providing varied options for assessment. I also believe that students need exposure to traditional assessments as “practice” for standardized testing. UDL and DI are key components to reaching all students in today’s diverse classroom, but are we setting the stage for failure because standardized tests are still traditional assessments?
January 29th, 2012 at 6:53 am
Reflection #4:
As experienced teachers the barriers inherent in traditional assessments are readily visible. The barriers range from the policy makers that are designing the tests to the physical capabilities of those who are taking the tests. These tests have been utilized for their ability to “reach all”, evaluate quickly the status of a system and give a big picture as to the success of an institution. When in actuality these exams have their limitations. They are structured based on the premise that all children come from the same background, have received the exact educational information as those in the classroom next door and are processing this information in exactly the way that the exam designer would have imagined. This also does not account for the fact that it is a written exam so therefore you also must take into account the fact that not all children will read at the same ability or even work best with that format of test. Overall, it is easy to see the shortcomings of a standardized test given in its most traditional form and how this works against the local assessments and context of the education.
Although varied option assessments have their advantages, they also have their challenges. Two of the most easily identifiable would be the higher cost for the formulation of the exams as well as the constraints for the for test development, administration and review. There would be the inherent need for a shift in the way that we determine what we want to evaluate and how we are going to achieve this. I feel that along this vein there are also some additional concerns when looking at less traditional assessments such as determining how a grade will be achieved if the assessment will allow for a variety of products created, who will be responsible for teaching the technology skills associated with this ‘varied’ approach, leaving more variety for presenting information will also require more time to produce….and again a major concern is …who is creating the new assessment and what hoops will the teacher’s have the responsibility to jump through for an assessment that by large is being designed by a policy maker or test company??
January 29th, 2012 at 8:00 am
I can’t believe I just lost my whole response. I will try to remember my ramblings. As my school, my co-teachers, spec ed partners and I prepare for the upcoming PSSSAs these considerations plague me. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night in a sweat thinking about what I have to put my kids through in a few weeks.
One size fits all is a terrible way to assess students. The first barrier to these being real and meaningful assessments is that the concept was the idea of politicians who know absolutely nothing about how kids learn. The absurdity goes even further as they talk about merit pay based on student’s test scores. Boy am I in trouble!!!
Secondly I agree that we have to look at the kid’s needs and learning styles first then develop assessments. Not the other way around. For example, on the PSSA students are required to go from figuring things out in their head to putting their ideas on paper. This is necessary for the reading and writing prompts and math open-ended questions. My kids and many “general education” kids can’t go from head to paper even with graphic organizers. They need assistance in the processing of information aspect of these tasks. So they are being tested for a talent or skill that is not at all what is supposed to be assessed.
I think the challenge of assessment is to make it more functional and creative. Years ago we kept portfolio items on students. I know that this method of assessment is more time consuming to review. I agree with your frustration that your co-teacher does not see the value of using student projects( bookmarks, reflections) as an assessment tool. What a way to kill kids enthusiasm and passion for learning.
My first response was longer and better but I need to get ready for class.
January 29th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Traditional assessments do not allow for multiple intelligences or learning styles. The challenge of authentic alternative assessments is to create a way to assess all students across the country using the same criteria.
January 29th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Barriers:
Without trying to beat a dead horse, I too believe that traditional/standardized assessments adopt a ‘one-size fits all’ mentality which is the cornerstone for a majority of the barriers in education. Unfortunately state law-makers and private coffers believe that an inch deep mile wide curriculum is best suited for the students of the U.S. This accepted belief is crippling the foundation and beliefs of those in the trenches (the teacher). Traditional assessments are no more reliable than they are valid. Furthermore, ‘teaching to the test’ strays farther from the philosophies and practices of an authentic educational experience with authentic assessment.
Other barriers include but are not limited to the following:
Student’s abilities/disabilities, time, professional development, funding, space, quantitative evidence to support theory, AYP, NCLB, politics, etc…
January 29th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Just realized this is where I should have posted Reflection #3!
Students come to us with varied learning styles and background knowledge. One method of presentation most likely will not reach all learners nor spark their interest in the topic. Teachers need to assess their student’s interests and learning styles in order to get to build class cohesion and get know their preferred styles. This will also enable teachers to recognize the strengths and weaknesses. This also enables teachers to embrace differentiation and provide individualized assignments.
Teachers need to be flexible and incorporate multiple means of presenting information and skills. This can be challenging in that a teacher may have a preferred style or are anxious about using new technologies. Other challenges include providing enough resources and a clear framework for students to present their knowledge in the most meaningful way.
January 29th, 2012 at 9:12 am
The barriers to traditional assessment are that they do not make adjustments to assess our students in their learning process. Students are taught and assessed in the same manner. They are not seen as unique individuals on a learning continuum who learn differently and need to be assessed accordingly. The challenge in offering varied options for assessment are finding ways to make varied assessments that are tailored for all our students that determine their specific knowledge, skills or abilities on what we want them to learn. There needs to be a focus on what knowledge, skills and abilities our students need to develop. These need to be clearly defined but, the means of the students obtaining these skills and teacher assessment can and should be flexible yet compatible to how and what they need to learn.
January 29th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
#4
Students with varied background knowledge, intelligences, learning styles and abilities are expected to take standardized tests. Yet, when learning, these same students are frontloaded with information, experience a variety of media and activities, may be grouped according to ability and may be given individualized adaptations. If all of these supports are utilized to TEACH, then they must be used to ASSESS. Traditional assessments do not offer CHOICE, a factor explicitly proven to increase student interest and therefore accountability.
Challenges in offering varied options for assessment include…how valid and relevant are the options? Are the outcomes truly measureable and repeatable? What is acceptable for one teacher may not be for another so, can project based learning be objective nationwide?
Additional thoughts…
A traditional assessment like the PSSAs force teachers to “teach for the test” even while knowing this is not a best practice. The SATs are also skewed by financial ability of students who are able to receive additional tutoring or readiness courses.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
It is unthinkable to have instruction without utilizing technology in some manner. I use it every day and find it is so ingrained in my instruction it would be difficult to teach without it. I do not currently know anyone who does not use it in some manner so can not fathom instruction without it.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Blog Reflection 5:
Given the realities of the modern age and the demands of our children’s future, teachers must incorporate modern technologies in their instruction. That said, there should be flexibility as to which technologies are used on a daily basis. Forcing all teachers to use the same technology seems to be the same “one size fits all” approach of the previous century. To meet the needs of children today, schools should treat them as individual learners, and teachers should be treated as individuals with different strengths and weaknesses as well. So while I agree that teachers should use new technologies, I think they should be provided with opportunities to choose which technologies best fit their subject areas and teaching styles.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Given the demands placed on teachers today, we are not afforded with the luxury of choosing whether or not we want to incorporate modern we are forced to. It’s a sink or swim mentality not a tread water and hope I can keep afloat. If we are not progressing with our student then we are becoming as obsolete as the technology that we grew up with. Furthermore, in today’s society (merit pay and anti-collective bargaining units) an obsolete teachers is an unemployed teacher. Some young, well-educated and highly ambitious educator will replace you if you are not willing to change your approach to teaching every child.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
No it isn’t ok to allow teachers to choose whether not they incorporate modern technologies into their instruction simply because it is a known fact that students learn best through the use of technology. If we are striving to reach the same goals and standards, it is important that all students are getting the same access to the material in all classrooms. As it was stated in the book, teachers teach in one language, and students are not understanding because their language is different. It is our responsibility as an educator to do our best to make them as successful as possible in a classroom. Not just a few students, but all. If you choose not to use technology, you are serving a dis-justice to the students.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Reflection #5:
As a digital immigrant, I find it difficult to say whether or not we should allow teachers to “choose” if they are going to incorporate modern technologies. If we are not allowing them to choose…that would translate into that we are forcing them to make adjustments to their instruction. My personal feeling is that if we provide enough opportunity, through time, demonstration, education and collaboration the majority of teachers will be encouraged to adapt and be more receptive to the change. Hence, a win-win for both the digital immigrants as well as the digital natives!
January 29th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Whether or not we require teachers to incorporate modern technologies into their instruction depends upon the subject being taught. Teaching science without technology, for example, would not really be fair to students, as advances in one result in advances in another. Teaching certain artistic skills, on the other hand, may actually be hampered by modern technologies. I really wince at the mention of not allowing teachers a choice in how they teach a subject, and of requiring every teacher to use a particular tool. The requirement of technology in the classroom should be done on a subject by subject basis, with feedback from the teachers who are being required to use the technology.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable experience everyone. Best wishes with your careers and family life. Hopefully we’ll run into each other down the road and there won’t be awkward silence.
Oh yeah…If anyone knows of a school district looking for a young, attractive (lol), and highly motivated administrator please let me know as I am currently looking to step into the administrative arena.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Very difficult to consider! New graduates from teaching programs will undoubtedly be more familiar with current technology because they are Natives! Teachers who have been in the field for a long time are the Immigrants. Ideally, all educators should be aware and versed in how to use technology available to them to meet the changing needs of learners. However, forcing teachers to “conform” to use technology in the classroom could eventually be connected with merit pay based upon test grades and classroom performance. Very scary thought! Overall, we are educators because we have their education in our best interest. If that means getting out of our safety zone and investing ourselves in technology, then that is what must be done!
January 29th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Reflection #5: Given the realities of our modern age and the demands of our children’s future, is it really okay to allow teachers to choose whether or not they incorporate modern technologies into their instruction?
You cannot teach with out using some kind of technology. I think it is ok to a point. Technology is a great resource, especially when you know the students are struggling in an area – you can print out a worksheet or play a video. If you have a whiteboard, I think there is NO excuse. I would love to have a whiteboard, I would be able to do so much more. My districts thinking about using IPADS. I am very excited about this.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Reflection #5
Laura
No! It is quite evident that education needs to make a change; a change to embrace and incorporate more technology into every classroom. Technology is not going away. Students are more aware of the “technological “future than most educators. We need to bridge the gap and utilize their knowledge. Many students are tired of “playing school”. It is a shame that education has fallen to this point. We need to listen to the needs of our students and do whatever it takes to accommodate them. Educators who do not want to embrace technology and implement UDL’s 3 guiding principles in their classroom should rethink their devotion to teaching. We become part of this profession for one reason…to educate. If that means to utilize technology then that is what must be done. And remember, I am by no means a technological savvy person.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Reflection #5:
If various modern technologies are readily available, I think that teachers should be expected to incorporate them into their instruction. However, I think that as long as teachers are meeting requirements and students are performing up to standard in class and on standardized testing it is always going to be okay to allow teachers to choose how they instruct their students. Eliminating the choice and saying that ALL teachers HAVE to use those technologies is a bit of a stretch. While it is clear that there are many benefits to using modern technology, some people are surely going to have some difficulty finding way to incorporate it some particular subjects and/or age level of students. Hopefully, though, people are going to be receptive of the idea and in the future it will be less of a challenge.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Reflection No #5: Teachers and others who educate students need to incorporate technologies into their instruction. We need to understand how and why they learn in order to assist us to motivate them to continue to ask questions, finding answers and learn the information, knowledge and skills we want them to gain.
Traci
January 29th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Reflection #5
Educators should want to incorporate modern technologies into their instruction, but no one should ever be forced to do something; more problems usually arise when that comes in to play. There should be a moderate amount of implementation of technology but supports need to be put into place to help satisfy the overwhelming feeling educators may have when attempting to use those tools. The technologies need to be used appropriately, a teacher just doesn’t want to show a media clip just because that satisfies ‘technology integration’. Traditional ways of instructing shouldn’t be scrapped either just gradually include UDL.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Reflection n# 5
To choose or not to choose that is the question? Life gets interesting when we have to choose especially as teachers but then again if not given a choice then the alternative is to force and that is not very “good”. Force comes with issues and unpleasant ones too! How do we solve this problem? In order for a teacher to meet the needs of ALL students and to keep them ready for the 21st Century, it would be best for the teacher to make himself/herself aware of the digital natives that are in school and keep them engaged and excited about learning by using several and various media. A teacher’s job is never done unless, he/she develops professionally so that in the end the teacher prepares each child for the 21st Century and keeps up with the pace. Technology is here to STAY!!!!!
January 29th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
I believe, in good conscience, that all teachers should use technology in their instruction. If they really care about preparing their students for the future they will recognize its importance. However, this means school districts must assume responsibility for training and maintaining current technology. They must also be prepared to invest in future technology needs.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Reflection #3
How can using a variety of materials and methods reach more of the learners within your classroom? What are the benefits of doing so? What are the challenges?
Using a variety of materials and methods helps students to reach their full potential.
Not every child learns the same and performs the same.
Some students are more hands on, some students learn best when music is involved.
By using a variety of materials and methods students can choose which way they learn best. The end result is the same, they learn that material… it’s the road to get to that point that varies for different students. Students can build confidence by choosing a path that best suits them.
The main challenge is creating all the materials/rubrics/etc for each option. I know I barely have time to complete 308 grades. I’m supposed to magically create rubrics for each class for all the varieties of materials/methods that might be used. It is exhausting to even think of.
January 29th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Reflection #4
What barriers are inherent in traditional assessments? What are the challenges in offering varied options for assessment?
One exam will not tell you all you need to know about what a student has learned. Improvement in test scores does not mean increased learning of the material being taught. Technology is making it easier to connect what goes on with learning to what goes on with assessment. The point to traditional assessment is the idea that you are giving every student the same material using the same methods and then the same way of assessing them. Not every child learns the same or tests the same, so this clearly is a dumb idea. Challenges range from teachers not having enough time to prepare to have different options, like rubrics, etc. Teacher training in order to provide varied options for assessment without stressing. Materials may not be available for every school every where.
Reflection #5
Given the realities of our modern age and the demands of our children’s future, is it really okay to allow teachers to choose whether or not they incorporate modern technologies into their instruction?
Technology needs to be incorporated yes. BUT there is still a need to keep “old school” ways alive. Not every student enjoys technology or learns best using it. I have had at least 2-3 students in every class, every year that does NOT want to use a computer. They prefer drawling on paper, manipulating things with their hands, etc.
They should be exposed to it but it should not be forced on those students. Teacher’s should be able to incorporate technology… period… but it should be not be the only way a teacher teaches material. The excuse “I didn’t have this when I was in college” is no longer an excuse, there are Grad classes, etc where everyone can learn how to incorporate technology properly and help them feel more comfortable with technology. I also think technology can be over used and abused because too many games are played and too much entertainment and not enough straight forward learning. In summary, technology should be utilized in every class but it should not take over every class. Students need the person to person, face to face interaction with a teacher and other students. I think online schools are horrible and argue with family members all the time (they are home schooled through the internet) because I think it takes away from socialization!!!!!!
January 29th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
I think what I will focus most on is the idea of design when planning a lesson. I will try to consider several ways to present information to my students. I believe this will be more of a challenge for me than the expressing of what students learn. I think I allow for choices. I have the job of sharing this information with my co-teachers in hopes that I can impact their teaching and assessing
January 29th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Blog Reflection 6:
I feel that I now have a good understanding of UDL and it’s value. It makes good sense to teach in a way that reaches all students rather than teaching to an abstract idea of what a grade level student should be. I like UDL’s use of technology as a tool to enhance the learning experience. It is important to keep the students’ strengths and weaknesses in mind as a generation in the new twenty-first century rather than thinking that students today are exactly as we were when we were in school. Hopefully, the incorporation of new strategies will enhance the learning experience for all students and produce better outcomes.
January 29th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
This class was a great reality check and proved how important it really is to implement technology of some sort in our daily instruction. One statement which really stands out is… If a student is not multi-tasking, the student is not fully engaged. It is so true. Great class and I hope to be one of “the ones” who brings more technology into our school and classrooms, a little at a time.
January 29th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Reflection #6:
While my head is still spinning a little bit, I am leaving this class feeling like I have a new arsenal of resources to use in my classroom. It will take some time to organize everything and document it in a way that I will easily be able to find it when the time comes, but I am excited to begin trying new activities with my students.
It was nice meeting everyone – Good luck with the rest of your school year! =)
January 29th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Refleciton #6
I enjoyed learning about all the different websites and how to utilize them. I feel I have wonderful start to my toolbox for teaching.
I always enjoy the interactions with my classmates.
This class reinforced my drive to prove technology can be utilized in the Health Class room and also in Physical Education.
I still believe in the importance and necessity of hands on projects and also face to face interactions WITH OUT technology.
BUT I have always believed in the importance of incorporating technology in the classroom.
Very glad to have this opportunity to work with my awesome classmates and a wonderful instructor!!!!
January 29th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
This course has really allowed me to see many different websites that I can use within the classroom. I love finding new and exciting websites to use in my classroom. It has made me realize that UDL is not just technology an integration of learning. Our students have many different ways to learn, UDL tells us to explore new avenues of teaching.
I really want to explore more, add more technology and differentiate for all.
January 29th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Thank you for sharing your insights, humor and discoveries over these past 2 weekends. I think UDL is what WE make of it as we try to reach each of our students. Most of us are Immigrants trying to navigate in the land of Natives. Maybe we’ll meet again in other RTC courses! Best wishes for implementing technology and other discoveries in the remainder of the schoolyear.
Deb
January 29th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Loved the class but wish I had more time to focus on a few topics as opposed to being bombarded with a inexhaustable amount of material.
January 29th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Reflection #6
In this course, I have learned about the concept and practice of UDL and how to better use technology to help all of my students access learning and express what they have learned. I am excited about using the new technologies I have learned about and sharing them with other teachers in my school. In particular, I am looking forward to establishing a course wiki space as a means of communicating with my students and giving them an opportunity to engage the material more.
January 29th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
I really enjoyed the course, appreciated the opportunity to learn of new sources to use in the classroom, new ideas from colleagues, and found the instructor to be fantastic. One major negative was my disappointment in the outdated articles that we had to read and respond to.
I am excited to implement these new tools I learned of in my classroom!
January 29th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
I felt that this class was one of the most relevant and interesting of any of the RTC classes that I have taken. It was a great balance of collaboration and time to get acquainted with the various sources of technology. I am very excited to take this back to my school district and share the ideas based in this class.
The instructor and my classmates were extremely instrumental in assisting my understanding of the principles of UDL…Thank you all!
I only hope that I can convey this knowledge and enthusiasm in my final project and presentation to my colleagues!
January 29th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Reflection #6
I gained many resources from this UDL course that I will be able to implement in my instruction. I plan on sharing these sources with my colleagues to aid in their own professional improvements. This course was interesting and reinforced the reasons why UDL should be incorporated into the classroom setting.
January 29th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Reflection #6
It is going to take time and much experimenting to continue to grow in utilizing UDL. I feel it is important so I will continue to become disturbed! I wish there were more tools out there for school nurses. We may not get into the classroom much, but we teach students with medical conditions all the time. Our work helps keep them in the classroom learning. We are educators too! Therefore we also need to understand UDL and start to implement it to reach the students we work with more efficiently and affectively.
January 29th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Reflection #6
Laura
UDL is a new approach to keeping pace with the net generators. As Kristine stated, “keep it in our toolbox”. It all seems to make sense regarding the 3 guiding principles and incorporating technology into the classroom. Teachers need to keep up with the times and adapt each lesson to fit the needs of all the learners. I feel that UDL along with other “tools” from my toolbox will help me stay with the changing times and help my students become “active learners”.
January 29th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Reflection #6
This was an amazing class it just reminded me over and over again of the immigrant that I am and that I need to step up my pace to be onboard with the natives so that I will no doubt have all my students engaged fully. UDL is truly an umbrella for ALL learners and as a teacher I have to use it and go one step at a time to make students excited about learning!!