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UDL Now ! : a teacher's guide to applying universal design for learning ; foreword by George Couros / Katie Novak.

By: Novak, Katie [author].
Contributor(s): Couros, George [contributor].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Wakefield, MA : CAST, Inc., [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: Third edition New and Revised.Description: ix, 180 pages ; illustrations : 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781930583825 (paperback).Subject(s): Universal design | Inclusive education | Individualized instruction | N-TUTORRAdditional physical formats: Electronic version: UDL Now ! : a teacher's guide to applying universal design for learningDDC classification: 371.9046 | 371.9046 NOV Also available in electronic form
Contents:
Don't do it alone -- UDL and equity -- Differentiating between UDL and differentiated instruction -- Recruiting and engaging learners as UDL partners -- The power of expert learning -- Firm goals and UDL implementation -- Unpacking choice and voice -- But what about standardized assessments?
Summary: "The author provides practical insights and strategies for K-12 teachers to use the inclusive Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. UDL aims to lower barriers to learning and optimize each individual's ability to learn to high standards. Novak addresses ways to make instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that serve the needs of all learners, including those with disabilities"-- Provided by publisher.
List(s) this item appears in: MTU Universal Design Collection

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In the third edition of UDL Now! , Katie Novak provides practical insights and savvy strategies for helping all learners succeed in a post-pandemic world using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

This powerful guide for educators covers timely topics including:

Supporting UDL within multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) UDL in the service of equity Recruiting and engaging learners as UDL partners How UDL and Differentiated Instruction (DI) work together The role of student choice and voice What learning expertise really means Preparing for standardized assessments the UDL way

Novak presents examples throughout the book to make the content relevant and digestible. She concludes each chapter with reflection questions to help teachers apply key concepts to their work. UDL Now! is a fun and effective playbook for great teaching.

Bibliography: (pages 165 -170) and index

Don't do it alone -- UDL and equity -- Differentiating between UDL and differentiated instruction -- Recruiting and engaging learners as UDL partners -- The power of expert learning -- Firm goals and UDL implementation -- Unpacking choice and voice -- But what about standardized assessments?

"The author provides practical insights and strategies for K-12 teachers to use the inclusive Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. UDL aims to lower barriers to learning and optimize each individual's ability to learn to high standards. Novak addresses ways to make instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that serve the needs of all learners, including those with disabilities"-- Provided by publisher.

Also available in electronic form

Universal Design Collection

N-TUTORR