This is day 1 of 3 of a TEA provided training that will discuss the following:
Day 1: Engagement
The first day focuses on the Engagement principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), emphasizing how to capture students' interests and sustain their motivation to learn.
- Key Concepts:
- The importance of fostering intrinsic motivation by providing choices and minimizing distractions.
- Strategies for promoting goal-setting, self-regulation, and self-assessment to increase engagement.
- The role of relevance and authentic tasks in making learning meaningful and encouraging active participation.
- Practical Strategies:
- Providing learners with choices in how they demonstrate their learning (e.g., multimedia projects, written responses).
- Using gamification and real-world connections to increase engagement.