Assignment
Electronic Resource1. Universal Design in Education: An Online Tutorial
Review the universal Design tutorial, located on the University of Washington website.
http://www.washington.edu/doit/CUDE/ude_onlinetut.html
2. National Center for Learning Disabilities: IEP Headquarters
Review resources available on the IEP Headquarters page on the National Center for Learning Disabilities website.
http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/iep-504-plan/individualized-education-program-headquarters
3. Essential Components of RTI-A Closer Look at Response to Intervention
Read "Essential Components of RTI-A Closer Look at Response to Intervention," located on the National Center on Response to Intervention website.
http://www.rti4success.org/sites/default/files/rtiessentialcomponents_042710.pdf
Website1. Center on Response to Intervention
Review the Center on Response to Intervention website.
http://www.rti4success.org/
e-Library Resource1. Inside Dyslexia
View "Inside Dyslexia," available from Films on Demand.
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=12129&xtid=38731
2. Brain-Compatible Practices for the Classroom: Special Education
View "Brain-Compatible Practices for the Classroom: Special Education," available from Films on Demand.
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=12129&xtid=60322
Assignment 1:
Universal Design and Approaches Reflection
After reading the "Universal Design in Education" tutorial, and conducting research on UDL, compose a 500-750-word essay that addresses the following.
Describe 3-5 specific UD instructional approaches or adaptations which teachers may utilize to enhance the success of students.
Discuss, with specific examples, how universal design will impact your practices as a special education teacher.Cite a minimum of three scholarly articles.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Clinical Field Experience B: "Inside Dyslexia" and "Brain-Compatible Practices for the Classroom: Special Education" Video Analysis
Spend 2 hours to complete this part of the clinical field experience.
View the videos "Inside Dyslexia" and "Brain-Compatible Practices for the Classroom: Special Education."
In an analysis 250-500 words, discuss how exceptional learning conditions interact with:
Family beliefs, traditions and culture.
Relationships with and among students, family, and school community.
Effects on individual ability to learn and interact socially.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Submit the completed Clinical Field Experience Verification Form along with this assignment to your instructor in LoudCloud. You will also submit
the completed Clinical Verification Form to Taskstream with your Benchmark Assessment in week 6.
Discussion Questions
2. Products and environments that have been designed with Universal Design principles are all around us. What are some examples of such products or environments that you engage with or have seen?
1. How are the goals for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Common Core State Standards aligned? Explain.