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Blog Post #3- Designing for Inclusion and Engagement

Blog Post #3- Designing for Inclusion and Engagement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) As CAST describes, the goal of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) is to create “learner agency that is purposeful and reflective, resourceful and authentic, strategic and action orientated” (CAST 2024). UDL is centered around creating a learning framework that works for everyone. To keep up with our ever-developing society, education…

Blog Post #2- Planning For Learning

Blog Post #2- Planning For Learning

Backwards Design and Understanding by Design  The Backwards Design theory in education is the notion that lessons and units have better outcomes when teachers focus on the “big idea” and overarching learning outcomes when building lessons. This works by deciding on the end goal and working backwards through the lesson or unit to develop ways…