Science Writer: A Universal Design for Learning Approach to Support Writing Science Reports

Science Writer: A Universal Design for Learning Approach to Support Writing Science Reports Elizabeth Murray & Tracey Hall International Reading AssociationLiteracy and Science: Exploring Connections That Promote Engaged Learning May 8, 2011

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MissionFounded in 1984, CAST is anot-for-profit organizationwhose mission is to expandeducational opportunitiesfor individuals withdisabilities through thedevelopment andinnovative uses oftechnology.

Universal Design for LearningThree Principles1. Multiple Means of Representation2. Multiple Means of Action and Expression3. Multiple Means of Engagement http://sciencewriter.cast.org

Rubrics to Support Content RevisionsIntroduction Methods Conclusion Results

RESEARCH VERSION OF SCIENCE WRITERAdditional features: 1. Progress monitoring 2. Practice 3. Teacher side

Student view of Progress Monitoring

Teachers and students can view Progress Monitoring results

Teacher view of class Progress Monitoring results

Science Writer ResearchSchools• Four in suburban Boston• Four in Lawrence, KSSubjects• Science Writer – 396• Word Processing – 212

Science Writer ResearchBackground Measures• Gates-MacGinitie• KeyboardingWriting Measures (content & mechanics)• Baseline report (pretest)• Final report (posttest)• Progress monitoring

Science Writer ResearchUsage Measures• Student surveys• Electronic event log

Science Writer Research• Both groups improved in content (F=71.51, p<.01)• Science Writer group showed greater improvement than word processing group (t=2.37, p<.05)• 72% of students felt Science Writer helped them improve their writing

Science Writer ResearchImprovement in writing associated with:• Paragraph headings and sentence starters• Use of animated agents for hints and modeling

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