Now that we have learned about UDL and what it entails, we can begin using what we have learned to fine-tune our lessons towards the strengths, weaknesses, needs, and interests of our student. The curriculum barriers finder webpage http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/curriculumbarriers.cfm shows us how to look for the barriers that exist for each of our students as well as the method to circumvent these barriers.
The tutorial lets one practice their analytical skills by allowing one to select a student with a set of challenges, and a framework on how to categorize this student's strengths and weaknesses. My student Miguel, had made good progress throughout the year considering he had reading issues. However, a problem at home arose that may impact his learning. My attempt (see first figure below) at figuring out his strengths and weaknesses with the information provided, I thought turned out rather well considering this was my first time.
The second part of the tutorial allowed you to see how your choices fit into the context of the entire class. My attempt below is in read print. Again, this is a great way to practice these very important skills.
What these curriculum barriers do quite well, is that it allows you to navigate around these barriers so you can design your lessons in such a manner that it would benefit all of your students.
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