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What Really Works With Universal Design for Learning

By: Wendy Weichel Murawski, Kathy Lynn Gandhi (aka Scott & James)

Introduction by Katie Novak

Written for both general and special educators from grades Pre-K through 12, this is the how-to guide for implementing aspects of Universal Design Learning (UDL) to help every student be successful.

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Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9781544338675
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2019
Page Count: 328
Publication date: March 27, 2019

Price: $39.95

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Learn how to REALLY improve outcomes for all students

How do we remove learning barriers and provide all students with the opportunity to succeed? Written for both general and special educators from grades Pre-K through 12, What Really Works with Universal Design for Learning is the how-to guide for implementing aspects of Universal Design Learning (UDL) to help every student be successful. UDL is the design and delivery of curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of all learners by providing them with choices for what and why they are learning and how they will share what they have learned. Calling on a wide-range of expert educators, this resource features

An unprecedented breadth of UDL topics, including multiple content areas, pedagogical issues, and other critical topics like executive function, PBIS, and EBD
Reproducible research-based, field-tested tools
Practical strategies that are low cost, time efficient, and easy to implement
Practices for developing shared leadership and for working with families

Educators want to see each and every student succeed. This teacher-friendly, hands-on resource shows how UDL can be used to build the flexibility required to meet students’ strengths and needs without overwhelming teachers in the process

Author(s)

Wendy Weichel Murawski

Wendy W. Murawski, Ph.D., MBA, MEd, EdS, is the Executive Director and Eisner Endowed Chair for the Center for Teaching and Learning at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she is also a Full Professor in the Department of Special Education and the Director of SIMPACT Immersive Learning. Dr. Murawski is the national Past President of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of CEC and an internationally known speaker and author, presenting in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. She has published extensively around inclusive education, co-teaching, collaboration, and Universal Design for Learning, to include 18 books and numerous chapters, blogs, and peer-reviewed articles. She is the CEO of 2TEACH? and 2TEACH GLOBAL (www.2TeachLLC.com), two educational consulting companies dedicated to promoting inclusive education around the world. In her personal life, Wendy enjoys curling up in front of a fire with her cat Monkey on her lap, her dog Honey at her feet, her husband Donald making dinner as she reads a book while sipping merlot and being texted sweet messages from her college-bound son, Kiernan. This scenario actually happened…once.

Kathy Lynn Gandhi (aka Scott & James)

Kathy Lynn Scott, PhD, is the Center Administrative Analyst for the Center for Teaching and Learning at California State University, Northridge. Kathy was trained as an old school darkroom photographer, but she fell in love with all things to do with education. After conducting research on art education and adult education in England and coordinating research on learning disabilities in New Jersey, Kathy jumped from coast to coast, finding a new home with the CTL where she gets to do a little bit of everything related to education. When not acting as the “glue” for the CTL (as Wendy calls her), she’s happiest just relaxing at home, learning to cook new dishes, watching Jeopardy!, and shouting out the (not always correct) answers.

Table of Contents

Preface

About the Editors

About the Contributors

UDL: An Introduction From Pizza Parlor to the World

SECTION I. WHAT REALLY WORKS WITH CONTENT AREAS

Chapter 1: UDL and Literacy: Providing Options for Language Success

Chapter 2: UDL and Mathematics: Making Algebra Accessible

Chapter 3: UDL and Social Studies: Applying Project-Based Learning

Chapter 4: UDL and Science: Integrating STEM

Chapter 5: UDL and the Performing Arts: Inspiring Creativity

SECTION II. WHAT REALLY WORKS WITH BEHAVIOR

Chapter 6: UDL and Executive Functioning: Unlocking the Capacity for Learning

Chapter 7: UDL and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: Making Classroom Management Positive

Chapter 8: UDL and Adaptive Behavior: Addressing Conceptual, Social, and Practical Skills

SECTION III. WHAT REALLY WORKS WITH INSTRUCTION

Chapter 9: UDL and Co-Teaching: Establishing the Perfect Union

Chapter 10: UDL and Assistive Technology: Utilizing Technology Beyond Mere Accessibility

Chapter 11: UDL and Implementation Fidelity: Providing Consistency Within Flexibility

SECTION IV. WHAT REALLY WORKS WITH SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Chapter 12: UDL for Advancement: Unblocking the Traffic Jam

Chapter 13: UDL and Early Childhood: Giving Young Children Choices Too

Chapter 14: UDL and Students With Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Promoting Self-Managers

SECTION V. WHAT REALLY WORKS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Chapter 15: UDL and Administrators: Leading the Charge

Chapter 16. UDL and Home School Collaboration: Partnering for Empowerment

Chapter 17: UDL and Policy: Considering Legal Implications

Chapter 18: UDL and Change: Taking Baby Steps to Success

Index

Reviews

"This book is beautifully designed and organized. Educators will want to have it next to them as they plan their UDL-influenced lessons and environments. It is full of innovative, realistic, and reliable ideas for any educator, and it exemplifies that UDL is a framework that benefits all content areas, all contexts, and all educators."

Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D., President and Lead Educational Consultant, RAISE, Inc.
RAISE, Inc.

"Universal Design for Learning is a framework that can be overwhelming to even the most seasoned educators. The actionable practices and ready-to-implement strategies described in this work are just what educators need—and are asking for— to help them amplify their application of it. By highlighting what works in a variety of contexts, the authors and their collaborators have ensured that there are entry points for anyone interested in learning more about UDL implementation."

Dr. Elizabeth Berquist, Coordinator of Professional Learning, Baltimore County Public Schools, CAST Professional Learning Cadre
Baltimore County Public Schools, CAST Professional Learning Cadre

"What Really Works With Universal Design for Learning deserves a place on every educator’s desk. This is your UDL multi-vitamin—insightfully addressing the big questions around content, behavior, and instruction. Whether you’re beginning your UDL journey or refining your UDL practices, the usable knowledge and practical strategies will give your implementation instant traction and sustained inspiration."

Joni Degner, UDL Consultant and Professional Learning Designer, CAST and BCSC (Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation)
CAST and BCSC (Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation)

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