Divergent by Design

3: Engaging All Learners


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In this episode, we look at the perennial topic of student engagement. What are the best ways to engage all of our learners so that the content is more relevant and responsive to their needs, backgrounds, and cultures? We might not have all the answers, but the UDL guidelines give us lots of great, research-based ideas that are proven to have an impact on students learning, so we take some time to explore those in this episode. 

  • Recruiting Interest
  • Optimize individual choice and autonomy
  • Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity
  • Minimize threats and distractions
  • Challenge for this week:

    • Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom by Alicia Discepola (video)
    • Student Engagement Definition by the Great Schools Partnership 

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      Divergent by DesignBy Grant Wood AEA