UDL Principle 1

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Universal Design for Learning Principle 1 - Multiple Modes of Representation

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  • Slide: 1
  • Use a Physical Model
  • Goal
  • _____________
  • Identify the lobes of the brain and their function.
  • Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia may learn best through auditory and visual instruction. Ms. Darcy uses three dimensional models whenever possible to address the needs of tactile learners.
  • Slide: 2
  • Use a Diagram
  • Parietal Lobe
  • Frontal Lobe
  • ________
  • ________
  • Occipital Lobe
  • ________
  • ________
  • Frontal Lobe
  • ________
  • Cerebellum
  • Ms. Darcy supplements text with images and diagrams to teach vocabulary. The diagram support the visual learners in her classroom. She uses bold font and high color contrast to support the learning of students with visual impairments.
  • Slide: 3
  • Use a Film
  • Goal
  • _____________
  • Identify the lobes of the brain and their function.
  • The Human Brain
  • Films are a great tool for the classroom that address various modes of learning. Ms. Darcy has found that some of her students with attentional difficulties respond well to videos, as do her auditory learners.
  • Slide: 4
  • Use Technology
  • Goal
  • _____________
  • Identify the the lobes of the brain and their function.
  • Some students learn best by exploring, reading and connecting independently to material. Ms. Darcy likes that the computers can be easily adapted to meet the needs of students with sensory disabilities.
  • Slide: 0
  • Principle 1
  • Multiple Modes of Representation

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