Week_3_Creating a Learning Unit

In week 3, I used the UDL Lesson Template to make a template on Energy in action for 5th grade science.

In my lesson plan I addressed the three UDL networks; recognition, strategic and affective.

There is a vocabulary web book that allows the students to gather facts, by reading definitions. This is followed up by tips from the web book coach character that provides insight on the definitions and examples that helps with recognition tasks that are associated with the recognition network. There is adaptability for each of the assignments that appeal to each student’s learning style and learning or physical disability.

In my lesson plan students can write an essay about their daily experiences with reflective surfaces. They can make clay models or drawings for some of the portions of the lesson this addresses the strategic network and allows for adaptability for each student, as they have a choice in tools available to complete the tasks.

I address the affective networks by asking students to be creative and encourage them to ask questions. I also ask them to present their writings, models, computer drawings or actual drawings in class to other classmates. This should keep them motivated and engaged knowing that other students will see their work.

I liked using the template because it made it clear to me what portions needed to be filled out. This was my first time writing a lesson as I am not an educator. However, I found it a very interesting assignment and I felt that it helped me build up my own internal knowledge framework.

Thanks!

Sandra Villarreal