UDL Expert Learner
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN EXPERT LEARNER?
Contact Information
Email: bacorpuz@bethelsd.org
Website: www.bethelsd.org/cmms
Location: 5625 260th Street East, Graham, WA, USA
Phone: 253-800-8000
Facebook: facebook.com/cougarmountainms
Twitter: @CMCougs
Expert Learners Are...
This Is Critical Because...
We need to develop Expert Learners because not only will they be more successful in traditional careers, but even more importantly we need to prepare them for jobs that yet to exist! We need to cultivate Expert Learners to be prepared and successful in a world yet to be imagined!
The Expectation and Foundation of Educator Planning is Variability and Using the UDL Framework
We must expect educators to plan for the variability of each student in each unique circumstance, not continue to think of them as "red, yellow, green, blue" SBA scores. Giving them multiple means of engagement allows for optimizing choice and autonomy in any circumstance/content area. Providing multiple means of representation offers a variety of ways to access rigorous and relevant content. Providing multiple means of action and expression allows for them to show what they know in a variety of ways. The more you analyze and give feedback will only contribute to improving/adding the options you give them because as they perform as an expert learner the more you'll know what they need and how to get them to that next level. Truly preparing them for the future!
Students as Expert Learners Are...
When students are instructed by Educators using the UDL Framework, barriers are removed. Walls come down. Trauma is not recreated. They find success in their ability to make informed choices, the ability to self-assess and make goals, track progress relative to the goal, persevere while receiving high quality feedback on their level of success with the content and next steps. All of which is another way to say and stay true to the framework language of Purposeful & Motivated, Resourceful & Knowledgeable, Strategic & Goal Directed. These are the skills of an Expert "LIFE LONG" Learner that I am committed to cultivating at CMMS!
To Do This We Must....
COUGAR PRIDE! ~ WE GOT THIS!
References
Infographic Images:
https://www.novakeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/UDL-Inforgraphic-FINAL@1.5x.png
Expert Learner Image:
Lisa Bosio UDL Canvas Course EDC647A- 4 Week Course