More Than Voice and Choice: Digging Deeper into Student Engagement

Dr. Matt Bergman
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Description

Are you seeking research-based strategies to cultivate deep engagement that resonates with every learner, regardless of their background or learning style? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emphasizes the importance of providing multiple means of engagement to tap into students' interests, motivations, and cultural backgrounds. Join Dr. Matt Bergman for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we dive into the neuroscience of learning, exploring how to hook interest, fuel perseverance, and cultivate self-regulation in diverse students. Get ready to ditch the choice fatigue and redefine engagement beyond bland options! Matt's expertise in universal design for learning will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to create a classroom buzzing with focused enthusiasm and empowered learners that will rewrite the learning narrative in your classroom.

Objectives

Recall the foundational principles of engagement in UDL and their significance in promoting inclusive learning environments. Analyze the relationship between UDL's engagement principle and student motivation, interest, and self-regulation. Implement UDL strategies for engagement in your own instructional practices, designing lessons that cater to diverse learner needs and preferences. Evaluate the effectiveness of UDL-based engagement strategies in fostering deep learning and meaningful participation, using data to inform instructional decisions. Assess the impact of UDL implementation on student engagement and academic achievement, reflecting on areas for improvement and refinement. Develop personalized plans for integrating UDL's engagement principle into your teaching practice, fostering a culture of curiosity, autonomy, and enthusiasm among your students.

Key Take Aways

• Explore the foundational principles of engagement in UDL and how they can be applied to design inclusive and compelling learning environments. • Learn practical strategies for leveraging UDL's engagement principle, including incorporating student interests, providing meaningful choices, and fostering autonomy and self-regulation • Discover how to create learning experiences that stimulate curiosity, activate prior knowledge, and promote deeper levels of learning and understanding. • Gain insights into the transformative impact of UDL on student motivation, participation, and academic success, and how to advocate for UDL implementation in your educational setting.

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Meet

Dr. Matt Bergman

Dr. Matt Bergman is an Assessment and Curriculum Coordinator at Elizabethtown College. A “UDL Evangelist,” he draws on his background in teaching, coaching, and design to help create inclusive, accessible learning using UDL, tech, AI, and SEL strategies.
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