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14. The “What” of
learning
The “How” of
learning
The “Why” of
learning
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Universal Design for Learning
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1960 – specifications for barrier free design were published1963 – Selwyn Goldsmith authors “Designing for the Disabled”This is not a new concept, it is already over 50 years old. Let’s look at a few examples that demonstrate how these concepts now permeate our culture.
So, here is a ramp. Probably this is not original to the structure. This ramp is very useful, in fact, a necessity, if someone in a wheelchair wanted to see inside this building. But who else does it benefit?
Most people have no difficulty with a traditional light switch, but what is the advantage of this flat-panel light switch?
Has anyone in here ever turned on the closed captioning on their TVs? Why?
So then, some researchers started thinking about learning and curriculum and thought, “hmmm, when a student struggles, historically, we have blamed the student. What if it isn’t the student, but the curriculum that is struggling?” And the concept of Universal Design for Learning was born. This framework, based on educational and neuroscience research, teaches that our brain has three main pathways of learning. And they are able to map these out and see what is stimulated in various learning activities. So, there is the recognition network or the “what” of learning. There is the strategic network or the “how” of learning and there is the affective network or the “why” of learning.And as a teacher, you can use various tools to stimulate and encourage learning through accessing these networks. Very simply, this is done through using multiple means of representation, expression and engagement.
Meaning is more important than content
Brain searches for patterns to make meaning
Key structure of the brain is the amygdalaWant to feel like you belong, more like each other, less fear
Want to feel like you belong, more like each other, less fear
All systems interact with other systems and influence their partsWords and symbolsSpatial locationsSkill learningEmotions and reflexes