Provide Multiple Means of Representation
Students differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. For example, those with sensory disabilities (e.g., blindness or deafness); learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia); language or cultural differences, and so forth may all require different ways of approaching content. Others may simply grasp information better through visual or auditory means rather than printed text. In reality, there is no one means of representation that will be optimal for all students; providing options in representation is essential.
Guideline 1: Provide options for perception
June 18, 2009 at 5:20 pm |
Again, the classrooms themselves place restrictions on the ability to provide multiple means of representations. I NEVER “lecture” for longer than 7 minutes. I believe in guided discovery and mastery through students teaching. However, I often have groups of students sitting on floors, tablet desks being turned every direction or moving to a less restrictive environment. Classrooms are designed for presentations not participation.