ERIC Number: EJ995752
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Feb
Pages: 21
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Improved Lesson Planning with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Courey, Susan Joan; Tappe, Phyllis; Siker, Jody; LePage, Pam
Teacher Education and Special Education, v36 n1 p7-27 Feb 2013
Efficient lesson planning with universal design for learning (UDL) enables teachers to more effectively meet students' individual needs. In this study, a comparison of lesson plans by teacher candidates in a teacher preparation program before and after UDL training is presented. After training, teachers (n = 45) incorporated more differentiated options and varied teacher strategies based on UDL principles into their lesson plans, so that the content was more accessible to all students. A variety of changes and options was examined, and examples of commonly occurring choices selected by the teacher candidates were provided. The improved multiplicity of options in lesson planning demonstrates a better understanding of UDL principles; however, teachers need more experience in actually implementing the UDL principles in their classrooms. (Contains 2 figures and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational Technology, Learning Theories, Lesson Plans, Pretests Posttests, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Educational Strategies, Educational Principles, Educational Improvement, Instructional Improvement, Instructional Development, Educational Practices, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Student Developed Materials
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