➢ Teachers are already overworked and as a result cannot endure the extra load that is needed to implement and differentiate instruction to such a high degree.The teacher is unable to cope with a multiplicity of instruction and differentiation. It requires more creativity and is an increased workload.
➢ Gifted and talented students are held up academically as the curriculum would have to be modified to accommodate all needs and they will become less engaged as a result.
➢ Inclusion brings down the class average for the academic year, so certain schools cannot publish excellent academic results which lowers their school intake of students and financial base, possibly resulting in layoffs or closed departments.
➢ Lack of proper training for teachers and professional development means that it is not always possible to accommodate the needs of a diverse student population.
➢ Not all students will have internet access and certain conservative countries may have denied access to users so the potential for technological use is limited. As well, certain teachers may be highly technophobic and resistant to change.
➢ This requires initial training to get the student on a par with the software programs as well as teacher training which may take up quite a substantial time reducing time in other core areas.
➢ The reall world doesn’t make the same accommodations for people with disabilities and as a result disabled individuals will still be marginalized in society
➢ When other class students see that there is an easier approach to completing assignments, they do not challenge themselves as much, meaning that they leave school deficient in certain areas
➢ The classroom environment is socially oppressive and devalues personal identity. Without a Teaching Assistant (TA) or full time Aid, then the teacher is burdened by the lack of progression and constantly being held up and not meeting the curriculum benchmarks
➢ Alternative learning environments and exclusionary practices deliver optimum results as they are specialised centers able to professionally handle all aspects of the child’s development and needs.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Reasons for Universal Deisgn for Learning
➢ Universal Design for Learning (UDL) supports greater flexibility and choice for teachers, parents, and students. It also fosters mutual respect for diversity, tolerance and acceptance of all members of society
➢ Students with more options wiill have better access to knowledge and therefore will have improved opportunities for growth
➢ Students without disabilities in mixed ability groups showed increased academic achievement (Fischer et al, 2000)
➢ UDL breeds diversity and respect for all which is crucial in a modern society and these skills are just as important as high academic standings.
➢ UDL allows for more students to become passionate about topics since issues can be discussed using a variety of different learning modalities
➢ Differentiation can be achieved through WAI-Web Accessibility Initiatives. E.g. eReader, ke:nx, eTrekker, Engaging Minds Inspiration, or Write:outloud software programs
➢ UDL provides multiple means of expression which provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know.
➢ Given some tools to work with, there is no reason why people with disabilities cannot peform at comparable levels and be active members of schools and communities.
➢ The students with disabilities receive positive enrichment in classroom settings. They are taught how to ask questions, how to research, as well as how to use information effectively in order to present it in the best possible medium.
➢ In a UDL environment, assessment is more real and representative of the entire class since all students have the same level of access to information and demonstration of knowlewdge .
➢ Students with more options wiill have better access to knowledge and therefore will have improved opportunities for growth
➢ Students without disabilities in mixed ability groups showed increased academic achievement (Fischer et al, 2000)
➢ UDL breeds diversity and respect for all which is crucial in a modern society and these skills are just as important as high academic standings.
➢ UDL allows for more students to become passionate about topics since issues can be discussed using a variety of different learning modalities
➢ Differentiation can be achieved through WAI-Web Accessibility Initiatives. E.g. eReader, ke:nx, eTrekker, Engaging Minds Inspiration, or Write:outloud software programs
➢ UDL provides multiple means of expression which provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know.
➢ Given some tools to work with, there is no reason why people with disabilities cannot peform at comparable levels and be active members of schools and communities.
➢ The students with disabilities receive positive enrichment in classroom settings. They are taught how to ask questions, how to research, as well as how to use information effectively in order to present it in the best possible medium.
➢ In a UDL environment, assessment is more real and representative of the entire class since all students have the same level of access to information and demonstration of knowlewdge .
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