Learner Variability and UDL - E105

This week, we are chatting about learner variability in the context of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Learner variability is not just simply learning styles; we'll define what learner variability is as well as the various strategies that we can use in the classroom to support all of our learners.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/105**Learner variability is not the same thing as learning styles!Learner variability is holistic and flexible to meet the needs of our students as their needs ebb and flowLearner Variability Navigator by Digital PromiseFour key factors for learner variability: content, cognition, social-emotional learning, and student backgroundUDL framework principles:Variability is the rule, not the exceptionAll students can work towards the same firm goals and grade level standards when provided with conditions of nurture and adequate supportAll learners can become expert learners if barriers are removedUDL and CRRP go together! UDL Rising to Equity InitiativeFactors are all interconnected, research-based, lots of strategies provided with each oneAdvice for getting started:Get to know your students to learn their strengths and needsFocus on one pillar or area of needTry some of the instructional strategiesBe flexible - students needs will ebb and flow depending on many other factorsStart small, try 1 strategy and see how it goesFocus on developing your mindsetSupport the showConnect with EduGals: Twitter @EduGals Rachel @dr_r_johnson Katie @KatieAttwell EduGals Website Support the show