Teaching and Learning

Universal Design for Learning Principles 

In our last newsletter we briefly discussed the UDL principles for learning and the purpose behind using this pedagogical approach to (1) engage students in the learning process in multiple ways, (2) the belief that there are multiple ways of representing knowledge during the learning process and finally (3) by the process of teachers constantly collecting evidence of learning against the learning goal(s) or study design outcomes. 

Effective teaching recognises that every student (our young people at PLSC) has a diverse range of learning approaches and needs. We have an array of diverse learners at our school. To assist teachers in the design of learning strategies and approaches within the classroom we have adopted Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework to improve teaching and learning for all our students based on scientific insights into how we learn.  

UDL doesn’t take away from our established High impact Teaching Strategies (HITS), but compliments the multiple means of engagement (the ‘why’ of learning), representation (the ‘what’ of learning), and multiple means of action & expression (the 'how’ of learning).

We are always looking at better ways of engaging students in their learning journey at PLSC. UDL is one way we try and do that as we always seek to get the best possible outcomes for all students.