To prepare for this assignment, review the CAST (2010) video, UDL at a Glance  (Links to an external site.)and review the Explore model UDL lesson plans (Links to an external site.) (2011) web page, both of which are listed in the Week 3 Required Resources. Be sure to also review the Week 3 Instructor Guidance page for additional intellectual elaboration on UDL and assistance with this assignment. 

Refer to: Week 3 Assignment Template download

Content Instructions

• Lesson Description (1 point): Include the title of the model lesson, the subject, and grade levels, and a one-paragraph introduction of the lesson you selected from the Explore Model UDL Lesson Plans (2011) page of the CAST.org website.
• Principle 1 – Representation (1 point): In one to three paragraphs, describe ways that multiple means of representation are included in the model lesson. When providing examples from the lesson, be sure to describe how it reflects multiple means of representation. Make reference to the readings.
• Principle 2 – Action and Expression (1 point): In one-to-three paragraphs, describe ways that multiple means of action and expression are included in the model lesson. When providing examples from the lesson, be sure to describe how it reflects multiple means of action and expression. Make reference to the readings
• Principle 3 – Engagement (1 point): In one to three paragraphs, describe ways that multiple means of engagement are included in the model lesson. When providing each example from the lesson, be sure to describe how it reflects multiple means of engagement. Make reference to the readings
  • A description of at least two concepts or strategies from the lesson that serve as a means to motivate learners.
  • A description of how, overall, the lesson models differentiated instruction. Make reference to the course materials or outside sources to support this section.
  • A discussion of how your understanding of and appreciation for instructional planning has changed as a result of your analysis,
  • At least one specific concept or strategy from the lesson that you would consider applying to your own practice and the potential impact it may have on the population you serve.

Written Communication Instructions

• Length Requirement (0.5 point): Four to seven pages including the title and references pages.
• Syntax and Mechanics (0.5 point): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
• Source Requirement (0.5 point): Utilize at least two sources in addition the model lesson plan and the Edyburn (2013) textbook. All sources on the references page need to be used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
• APA Formatting (0.5 points): Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment. Refer to the Writing Center for assistance with APA style and formatting or your copy of the APA Style Manual.

Webpages

• Association for Career and Technical Education. (n.d.). What is CTE? (Links to an external site.) https://www.acteonline.org/why-cte/what-is-cte/
• CAST. (n.d.). The UDL guidelines (Links to an external site.). https://udlguidelines.cast.org/
• CAST UDL Lesson Builder. (n.d). Explore model UDL lesson plans (Links to an external site.). http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/explore.php
• Common Core State Standards Initiative. (n.d.). Standards in your state (Links to an external site.). http://www.corestandards.org/standards-in-your-state/
• Education Portal. (n.d.). What is adult college education? (Links to an external site.) http://education-portal.com/adult_college_education.html
• Meyer, A., Rose, D., & Gordon, D. (n.d.). Universal design for learning: Theory and practice (Links to an external site.). CAST. http://udltheorypractice.cast.org/login;jsessionid=EB27BE6C79293351E8C2D70A9FBC9C5B