Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in World Languages

The NFLRC is pleased to release its new 7-episode podcast series on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in World Languages for 2022.

All interviews are hosted by Nicole Naditz (2015 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year). The NFLRC contributed its expertise in instructional design and technology and provided logistical support. Each episode features interviews with world language professionals who share their insights and experience in relation to UDL for the world language classroom.

Resources and references for each podcast interview can be found below. Enjoy!

The entire podcast playlist can be accessed from our NFLRC Soundcloud channel.

Resources

For Episode 1

1. 1. ACTFL Performance Descriptors
   2. CAST’s UDL Guidelines
   3. UDL for Language Learners book
   4. The tools mentioned in episode:
      • Read & Write
      • Edpuzzle
      • H5P
      • Flipgrid

For Episode 2

1. 1. ACTFL Performance Descriptors
   2. CAST’s UDL Guidelines
   3. UDL for Language Learners book
   4. Podcast: UDL in 15 minutes
   5. CAST webinars
      • Upcoming webinars
      • Recorded Webinars

For Episode 3

Accessibility

1. 1. WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) – Ideally, instructional content will be compliant at Level AA.
   2. Microsoft Word and Accessibility
   3. Microsoft PowerPoint and Accessibility
   4. Google Workspace and accessibility

Universal Design for Learning

1. 1. CAST: About Universal Design for Learning
   2. UDL Theory and Practice (free e-book, registration required)
   3. UDL Guidelines from CAST.org
   4. UDL On Campus
   5. Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education (Thomas J. Tobin and Kirsten T. Behling) 
   6. Chris’ podcast episode: Podcast on UDL in WL 
   7. Chris’ UDL talk for the Language Resource Center

For Episode 4

Spathis, Elena (2019) “Station Rotation in World Language Classes” Edutopia. Accessed on July 2, 2021 

Tovani, Crios (2010) “Minimize Lecture, Maximize Learning: The Workshop Model”, excerpt from So What Do They Really Know? at Education World, Accessed on July 2, 2021. 

For Episode 5

1. 1. Chapter 2 of the California World Languages Framework
   2. Chart: The Difference Between Universal Design for Learning and Traditional Education
   3. UDL Guidelines (CAST.org)
   4. Understood.org
   5. ACTFL Appendix D (interpretive task template)

For Episode 6

1. 1. Languages for All (2013)
   2. Access for Success: Making inclusion work for language learners book home page
      • Teacher Inventory of Baseline Techniques
      • French version of the inventory
      • French version of the homepage for the book Accès pour succès
      • If ordering from outside of Canada, please call customer service: 1 (800) 361-6128
   3. TELL Project (Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning)

For Episode 7

1. 1. Universal Design for Instruction: A Framework for Anticipating and Responding to Disability and Other Diverse Learning Needs in the College Classroom
   2. Project LINC
   3. Universal Design and Its Applications in Educational Environments
   4. Disability and World Language Learning by Sally Scott and Wade Edwards, 2019