The teacher was asked to modify a traditional lesson plan on regions to incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. The modified lesson plan includes: 1) The use of visual, auditory and kinesthetic materials and activities to engage the 12 visual, 8 auditory and 5 kinesthetic learners. 2) The incorporation of technology resources, such as videos or interactive websites, to support the 10 English learners in understanding the concept of regions. 3) Modifications to the presentation of content, activities for student expression, and methods to maintain student engagement that address the three UDL guidelines of representation, action and expression, and engagement.

1. Complete The UDL lesson modification.
Scenario: At the beginning of the year, Ms. Hendrix, a fourth-grade teacher, collected
information about her students’ learning preferences and learning needs. Of her 25
students, 12 prefer to learn visually, 8 prefer to learn through auditory means, and 5 prefer
to learn kinesthetically. Additionally, 10 of her students are English learners (ELs) who
struggle with reading and writing. Using the table below, modify Ms. Hendrix’s traditional
lesson about Regions into a lesson that incorporates the three UDL guidelines: 1. Multiple
Means of Representation (what) 2. Multiple Means of Action and Expression (how) 3.
Multiple Means of Engagement (why) Incorporate at least one technology resource in your
modifications. Traditional Lesson Plan UDL Lesson Plan Goal: Students will read the “What
is a Region?” chapter in their textbook and answer the review questions at the end of the
chapter in handwritten responses. Goal: Focus: Understand what a region is Focus:
Materials: Textbook, lecture, Microsoft© PowerPoint© presentation, worksheet Materials:
Instruction: 10:00–10:30 — Whole-group: Teacher summarizes the main ideas in the
textbook chapter using a Microsoft© PowerPoint© presentation and lecture 10:30–10:40
— Independent work: Students complete the True or False worksheet that describes
examples and non-examples of regions 10:40–10:50 — Independent work: Students start
working on the review questions at the end of the textbook chapter and will complete for
homework Instruction: Assessment: Textbook review questions will be graded Assessment:
Write a 350- to 525-word rationale on your chosen modifications for each section. Explain
how your modifications support ELs and exhibit the three UDL guidelines.