UDL Now! with Katie Novak — How to Apply Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Classrooms
Dr. Katie Novak is an internationally-renowned education consultant, a graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, and the best-selling author of 14 books on inclusive practices, with over 250K books sold worldwide.
Her latest book is UDL Now! (Third Edition): A Teacher’s Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Classrooms.
In this important episode, we discuss:
- “If UDL is the answer, what is the question?”
- Who should be doing UDL?
- UDL is best practice: “Teachers are working too hard to not have a greater impact on learners.”
- Understanding the similarities and differences between UDL and differentiated instruction (DI) — and why teachers should be doing both
- Collective efficacy. “We can’t prevent all the challenges students will face, but we can help to alleviate them by designing a learning environment that leaves no room for failure.”
- Role of PLCs
- The three core beliefs of UDL: variability, firm goals, and expert learning
- What is the right amount of student voice and choice?
Find UDL Now! from CAST Publishing, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and on Katie’s website: https://www.novakeducation.com/udl-now
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About today’s guest
Katie Novak, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned education consultant, a graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, and the best-selling author of 14 books on inclusive practices, with over 250K books sold worldwide. Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), inclusive practices, and universally designed leadership. Connect on Twitter @KatieNovakUDL and LinkedIn.
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano and LinkedIn
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Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Guest
Katie Novak
Internationally recognized expert in universal design #UDL, #MTSS, and #InclusivePractices, educator, author, proud momma of 4, runner & lover of red heels.
