In 1945, officials in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, wanted to accommodate wounded war veterans and allow them to move easily about the streets in their wheelchairs. The city officials ordered curb cuts throughout the city’s downtown area. With this change, came a surprising observation. Not only did those with disabilities and other mobility issues benefit from the curb cuts, everyone did. Mothers with carriages, people on bicycles, kids on roller skates, delivery men with hand carts—all benefited from this design.
Universal Design for Learning Principle 3 - Multiple Modes of Engagement
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Motivation
Goal
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Select assignment. Begin work.
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Ms. Darcy gives her students choices. She believes that increasing student autonomy through choice increases authenticity in learning tasks and supports engagement in the initial stages of an activity.
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Self-Regulation
Behavior Checklist
Some students require support to develop coping strategies, skills, and behaviors necessary for learning. Behavior checklists and extrinsic rewards help motivate some of Ms. Darcy's students to achieve academic success.
Self assessment through the use of grading rubrics, checklists, and examples of high quality work, aid in the development of autonomy which leads to greater investment in learning.
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Feedback
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Ms. Darcy checks in with her students regularly to provide feedback, encouragement and to ensure their progress. Her students are often motivated these interactions.