By Tanya Roscorla, Converge
Universal Design for Learning is a research-based curriculum framework that came out of a movement to utilize technology to assist learning among students who have physical and cognitive disabilities. In time, the curriculum framework expanded to meet the needs of all students. “It is such an important initiative for all students and teachers. And it’s something that is not only complementary with other reforms, such as RTI (Response to Intervention) and PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), but it’s essential in order for these other reforms to work to their best ability to help students,” said Ricki Sabia, associate director of the National Policy Center at the National Down Syndrome Society, during a webinar on Tuesday, May 15. Teachers give students choices for how to learn and vary their teaching methods. Those choices could include taking an online class, working on a project the student is interested in, or communicating on social networks.
http://www.convergemag.com/policy/The-State-of-Universal-Design-for-Learning.html
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