we do extensive work on Universal Design in CT.  Dr. Patricia Anderson at the CT Dept. of Education, a former professional developer, is the resident expert.   A Tyskiewicz, CREC

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From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov on behalf of Taylor, Jackie
Sent: Tue 8/19/2008 2:36 PM
To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2441] Universal Design and ProfessionalDevelopment



Hello everyone,

 

I couldn't help but notice that no one's posted a response yet to Janet's question below. Has anyone provided or participated in PD on Universal Design?

 

What's entailed (or should be entailed) in such a PD activity - PD on what, exactly?

 

PD on:

 

-         Multiple Intelligences?

-         Learning styles?

-         How to lay out text when designing worksheets?

-         How to make your computer lab accessible to everyone?

-         Diversity?

-         Something else?

 

What resources might you recommend?

 

And what does differentiated instruction "look like" in professional development?

 

Thanks in advance for any insights. I know we have a habit of helping each other...just want to make sure this question wasn't missed.

 

Looking forward...Jackie

 

Jackie Taylor, List Moderator, jataylor at utk.edu 

 

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From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Janet Isserlis
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 4:29 PM
To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2438] quality standards feedback -universal design

 

All

A question about universal design, as discussed in the PD section of the Adult Ed wiki (which is, I believe web folks would say, VERY robust, thanks to Jackie's excellent work).



http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/AALPD_PD_Quality_Standards_Feedback

The standard:
. Prepares practitioners to create supportive learning environments and hold high expectations for all learners.    

and its indicators:

(a)    PD planning takes into account the principles of universal design 

(b)    PD providers are trained in the principles of universal design

(c)    PD planning takes into account the diversity of the professional development population including issues related to gender, ethnicity, race, poverty, first language, and disabilities

(d)    PD providers use differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners 


Our question (at the RI adult ed PDC) - what does training in principles of universal design look like?

We're familiar with some of the resources on UD and some of the underlying principles, but are wondering what, if anything, people may have done specifically to address this piece - either as part of their own PD and learning and/or as trainers/practitioner educators?

thanks

Janet Isserlis 


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