Universal Design for Learning

The purpose of education has shifted away from content knowledge and towards the ultimate goal of "the mastery of the learning process," according to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL)'s website.  Education's goal is now to prepare students for lifelong learning. What is Universal Design for Learning?  UDL is a method of teaching and organizing your classroom to present…

Teaching Media Literacy – Lesson Plan Analysis

The Reading A style of goal-oriented teaching which has resonated with me was brought to my attention in Teaching Democracy: a Media Literacy Approach. The reading brought forth many interesting and creative ways to engage our students in democratic learning. I believe that it is the teacher's role to prepare student's for democratic life, and Teaching Democracy brought…