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K-12 Special Education
Design and Deliver Planning and Teaching Using Universal Design for Learning By Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D. (Boston College and CAST)
“Dr. Nelson’s clear descriptions and vivid examples will help teachers not only better understand the theory of UDL, but also use it with confidence in their classrooms.” —Rachel Janney, coauthor of Teachers’ Guides to Inclusive Practices series
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the best way to teach all students effectively— but how can teachers hit the ground running with UDL once they’re in their classrooms? Answers are in this vibrant, research-based text, created by seasoned teacher and www.brookespublishing. former UDL Coordinator Loui Lord Nelson. com/nelson-videos Future K-12 educators will learn how to use the three key principles of UDL—Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression—to present information in multiple ways and meet the needs of diverse learners. Written in first person, like a face-to-face talk with a passionate educator, the book gives tomorrow’s teachers a reader-friendly UDL primer and a practical framework for implementation, with detailed guidelines on lesson planning and checkpoints that help them stay on track. VIDEOS INCLUDED ONLINE! Watch 16 short clips with UDL tips from experienced educators:
HOW TO USE UDL PRINCIPLES TO HELP STUDENTS: •
Sharpen executive function skills, such as goal-setting and strategy development
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Improve comprehension and information processing
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Stay engaged during lessons and overcome distractions
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Communicate effectively using multiple tools, including both high and low/no technology options
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Develop self-regulation and self-assessment skills
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Sustain effort and persistence
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Increase autonomy
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Show what they know through flexible, individualized assessment options
ORDER EXAM COPY CONTENTS I. INTRODUCING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING 1. Introducing Universal Design for Learning 2. The Vocabulary and Myths of Universal Design for Learning II. THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING 3. Engagement 4. Representation 5. Action and Expression III. FROM PLANNING TO PRACTICE 6. Designing with Learning in Mind 7. The Goal and the Lesson
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Diverse examples of successfully using UDL across grades, sample assignments and activity ideas, and helpful tips and personal reflections from teachers and administrators. US$32.95 | Stock #: 73503 | 2014 | 168 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN: 978-1-59857-350-3
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