Having a variability perspective while a teacher is lesson planning provides the teacher to create multiple options for students to learn the content. This is because all students learn in different ways, and multiple options is the only way to accommodate multiple needs. This is effective UDL lesson planning, which benefits all students (pg. 35). With UDL lesson planning, it is important to recognize how the framework works to teach all learners. This process involves neuroscience and three branches to effectively teach and provide multiple means for all students. The first is effective networks and multiple means of engagement. This is used to get students interested in the topic about to be taught. The second is recognition networks, or to provide multiple means of representation. While teaching, an instructor could provide information to students through multiple sensory perceptions. This could be by writing the information on the board and stating it (sight and hearing), or learning the information through some form of technology. The third is strategic networks and action and expression. This is providing multiple ways the students can portray they learned the information. Some examples would be writing down on an exit ticket, discussion with a partner, or making a summary using an interactive website.
Citation: Your UDL Lesson Planner by Patti Kelly Ralabate
Citation: Your UDL Lesson Planner by Patti Kelly Ralabate