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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

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Christopher Bugaj Assistive Technology Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools One way for educators to meet the needs of students is to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into their instructional practices. In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences. But the menu is not infinite.

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When the Variability of All Learners Is Addressed

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Student-centered learning leads to quantitative and qualitative benefits , such as increased student engagement in learning and other school activities, higher academic achievement gains and stronger relationships between students and teachers. UDL expert, Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D., UDL expert, Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D.,

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How Do You Grade a Creative Assignment?

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Testing students on genocide does indeed seem problematic, particularly when we consider the outcomes Gressang’s students were able to achieve with the choice to demonstrate their learning in more novel ways. Gressang’s subsequent tweets reveal what some of the students enrolled in her class created for this final assignment.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

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In her qualitative study, she found that when schools meet this challenge head-on, student achievement increased and behavioral challenges decreased. Finally, you’ll assess your school and classroom practices to ensure they are equitable for all learners, and that they motivate students to achieve their highest potential.

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Schools Need to Include More Visual-Based Learning

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These strategies help students or all ages better manage learning objectives and achieve academic success. Some common visual learning strategies include creating graphic organizers, diagramming, mind mapping, outlining and more.

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