Learners in the Margins
Diversity
is the norm, not the exception, in schools today. When curricula are designed only
to meet the needs of a few, those with different abilities, learning styles,
backgrounds, and preferences may fall behind. 21st Century teaching
and learning focuses efforts on ensuring all individuals have fair and equal
opportunities to learn. In this activity, we will read an article about learner diversity and reaching for all learners.
Before we dive into the specific details of UDL, we will consider our own conceptions of teaching and learning.
When you are ready, download and read The Future is in the Margins (pdf) below.
When you are ready, download and read The Future is in the Margins (pdf) below.
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Before Reading: When does a student have a disability? What students do you consider to be “in the margins?”
Directions: After reading the article, answer the during and after reading questions listed below. When you are finished reading the article and responding to the questions, participate in the class discussion.
During Reading : How do Rose and Meyer challenge you to think differently about disability? Explain.
Reflect on these questions and write your answers in your notebook.
After reading: Re-read this statement made by Rose and Meyer on page 4 of in The Future is in the Margins:
“..the more differentiated use of media for instruction reveals that individuals who are defined as “learning disabled” within print-based learning environments are not the same individuals who are defined as “learning disabled” within video- or audio-based learning environments. Such revelations splinter the old categorical divisions between “disability” and “ability” and create new descriptors that explicitly recognize the interaction between student and environment in the definition of strengths.” Rose and Meyer, The Future is in the Margins (2005)
You may also view a Prezi about the Future in the Margins
Directions: After reading the article, answer the during and after reading questions listed below. When you are finished reading the article and responding to the questions, participate in the class discussion.
During Reading : How do Rose and Meyer challenge you to think differently about disability? Explain.
Reflect on these questions and write your answers in your notebook.
After reading: Re-read this statement made by Rose and Meyer on page 4 of in The Future is in the Margins:
“..the more differentiated use of media for instruction reveals that individuals who are defined as “learning disabled” within print-based learning environments are not the same individuals who are defined as “learning disabled” within video- or audio-based learning environments. Such revelations splinter the old categorical divisions between “disability” and “ability” and create new descriptors that explicitly recognize the interaction between student and environment in the definition of strengths.” Rose and Meyer, The Future is in the Margins (2005)
You may also view a Prezi about the Future in the Margins