Universal Design for Learning
- L.T.
- Feb 16
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 17
Benefits of Incorporating UDL
Accessibility for all: Students of all learning backgrounds feel seen and valued.
Differentiation is built into the lesson to meet all learners where they are. Students are made aware of the learning expectations and success criteria from the beginning and throughout the learning process
Encourages student voice and allows the students to be the experts. This in turn leads to the usage of critical thinking skills, improved learner engagement, and supports socio-emotional learning.
Lesson Analysis
Lesson: Coded Compositions
How does this lesson embody UDL?
Multiple means of engagement:
Opportunities for class discussion, peer review, and self reflection
Student choice: Sharing of compositions in a format that is supportive and appropriate for all students
Balance between teacher driven content and self exploration of real world application activities
Room for differentiation: Students can choose to compose one part, melody and accompaniment, or write multiple parts for a variety of instruments
Multiple means of representation:
The lesson is presented in a variety of mediums: visuals, speech, and sounds. These mediums will benefit students of many learning style backgrounds including but not limited to; verbal, auditory, musical, visual, and social.
Opportunities for students to learn from one another in groups/pair discussions
Designed options for building knowledge:
Students are connecting prior knowledge of music theory, SATB writing, listening and musicality skills, as well as performance
Opportunities to build on music history knowledge and Canadian music (the band Rush, Indigenous music, etc.)
Action and Expression:
Clear learning objectives and success criteria presented at the beginning of the lesson will encourage learner interest, communication, and collaboration
Multiple ways of demonstrating knowledge: visually, orally, and through performance
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