Activity 6.A.3 - UDL discussion

Universal Design is not just for special needs students.  UDL is useful for all students for a huge variety of learning topics.  All 8 of the components defined by Burgstahler are very useful for lesson planning in general, not just for special needs students or special topics.  I found that most of the tenants of universal design relate to constructivism.  The ideas of teacher/student interaction, cooperative learning and allowing students to set their own objectives within certain guidelines are applications from universal design and constructivism.

I found some parallels between marzano's 9 and UDL in that they both promote cooperative learning and feedback.  They both also encourage students to set their own goals and objectives.

Class climate, delivery methods and interaction are all easy methods for me to implement.  In my class, we use many different delivery methods as well as methods of execution and there is a fairly constant flow of interaction between teacher and student.  I also try very hard to create a climate of respect and honor individuality.