Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Dyslexic Thinker

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In this episode I talk about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how it works for students who are Dyslexic Thinkers (see definition below).  We'll do a review of what UDL is, profile a typical dyslexic learner, hear from successful dyslexics and I'll describe a model lesson plan .

Definition of a dyslexic thinking (Dictionary.com): an approach to problem solving, assessing information, and learning, often used by people with dyslexia, that involves pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, lateral thinking, and interpersonal communication.

Here is a link to a sample WISC cognitve test described in the episode:

https://www.pearsonassessments.com/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/assets/wisc-v/wisc-v-interpretive-report.pdf

Here are links to resources used in this program:

 New York State Deparent of Education Digital Technology Center:(https://nyctecenter.org/images/CTE_UDL_DigitalTechnology.pdf

 The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity:(http://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/educators/instruction/what-dyslexic-students-look-like-in-the-classroom/

 Michael Kingston/AI for Education

(https://tinyurl.com/UDLforCTEAI)