excpt. child exam 1

access, participation, and progress in the classroom for all learners

what is the purpose of UDL?

architecture, designing buildings for all people

what field of study did UDL begin in and why

Representation, action and expression, engagement

what are the 3 principles of UDL?

the way information is presented

multiple means of representation deal with what?

the way students demonstrate skills knowledge

multiple means of action and expression deal with what?

the way we enhance student involvement and motivation in learning

multiple means of engagment deal with what?

representation

the following are examples of which principle of UDL? multiple means of ______

• alternatives for accessing information (visual, auditory)

• anchor charts

• being organized in teaching strategy

  • font sizes?

action and expression

the following are examples of which principle of UDL? multiple means of ______

• students pick from a variety of assignment formats

• group work or individual work

  • multiple options for taking a test (paper pencil, online, orally, etc)

engagement

the following are examples of which principle of UDL? multiple means of ______

• using music, colors, movement breaks, or mindfulness activities

  • connect lessons to students interests, cultures, or real-life situations

accomodations

adjustments that help students access the curriculum without changing learning expectations

modifications

changes that alter the curriculum or expectations to better fit a students needs

Setting

this is an example of what type of accommodation:

• changing the location of instruction/assessment

timing/scheduling

this is an example of what type of accommodation:

• providing additional time or changing scheduling for tests/assignments

response

this is an example of what type of accommodation:

• alternative method to reply other than pencil/paper

presentation

this is an example of what type of accommodation:

• providing materials in a different manner than standard print

assistive technology

tools that help students communicate, engage, and learn more effectively

specialized rubber pencil grips, modified scissors

what are 2 examples of low assistive technology?

calculator, audio book

what are 2 examples of mid assistive technology?

tablet, screen reader

what are 2 examples of high assistive technology?

promotes equality/levels the playing field, increases motivation, prevents students from continuing to struggle

what are three benefits of assistive technology?

barriers, access, design for all students, participate

The Relationship between UDL, AT, and Accommodations:

• all are about reducing _______ and increasing ______

• UDL is what…. WHILE

• AT and Accommodations may help students with IEP’s ________

SLD

what disability classification serves our highest population of students in special education?

reading, mathematics, written language, oral language

Specific learning disability includes significant difficulties in _____, ______, _____ _____, and/or ____ _____

academic, intellectual

with specific learning disability, ________ achievement is significantly below the ________ potential of the student

is not

SLD is/is not a result of other disorders

poor instruction, environmental factors

IDEA prohibits ____ _________ or _________ ______ as a basis for identification for specific learning disabilities through the exclusionary clause

dyslexia

significant difficulties in readin

dysgraphia

significant difficulties in writing

dyscalculia

significant difficulties in mathematics

brain injury, chemical imbalance, heredity

while most causes of SLD are unknown, 3 causes are…

cognitive, performance, social, emotional, attention

common characteristics of SLD:

• ______ deficits such as problems with memory

• poor academic ________ in reading, writing, math, or oral language

• _____ and _______ deficits

• behavioral concerns often related to ______ deficits

mathematics problem solving

an SLD in this area looks like difficulty using problem solving skills to apply math concepts to real world applications

mathematics calculations

an SLD in this area looks like difficulty with basic math facts and procedural knowledge in computation of math

basic reading

an SLD in this area looks like difficulty with phonemic awareness, sight words, phonics, and word analysis

reading comprehension

an SLD in this area looks like difficulty understanding and making meaning of written text

reading fluency

an SLD in this area looks like difficulty reading words quickly and accurately with appropriate phrasing and expression

written expression

an SLD in this area looks like difficulty using language to communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings that results in a written product

leads to decrease in identification of students with disabilities

what is the benefit of using RTI (MTSS) model for identification of students with SLD over the traditional, wait to fail model