Rubrics are a popular assessment tool for teachers interested in authentic assessment because well-written ones not only describe student achievement but also encourage students to strive to do better. In order to be effective tools, rubrics…
Rubrics are a popular assessment tool for teachers interested in authentic assessment because well-written ones not only describe student achievement but also encourage students to strive to do better. In order to be effective tools, rubrics…
Curriculum: Design with the End in Mind Like UDL, Understanding by Design (UbD), provides a goal-based framework for curriculum development. UbD is sometimes called Backward Design because it considers goals and assessments before designing activities. The…
SET-BC was among the early adopters of UDL in BC, Canada and even North America. From 2007-2010, the Ministry of Education provided SET-BC with funding to conduct a BC UDL Project. During the three years, 21…
How do you motivate students to learn in the classroom? The answer may be simpler than you might think.
The physical layout of your classroom contributes a great deal to the learning climate for your students. When students feel comfortable in the classroom, they are able to concentrate and engage more on the learning task, retain…