Stoking the Fire TOM TORLAKSON Creating Inclusive Accessible

Stoking the Fire TOM TORLAKSON Creating Inclusive, Accessible and Equitable Learning Environments for All Students State Superintendent of Public Instruction June 3 rd, 2015 California Department of Health Sciences Auditorium CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Stoking the Fire Using Universal Design for Learning TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction “From the ashes of disaster grow the roses of success. ” Chitty Bang Kevin Schaefer, Assistant Director of Special Programs/West. Ed

Explicit Instruction in Failure? TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Growth Mindset and UDL TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction “Learners with a growth mindset are self-aware and active learners. ” - From Theory to Practice, CAST, 2014

UDL Expert Learners TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Engagement Representation Action & Expression ©CAST, 2014

UDL Principles TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Growing Expert Learners TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Think of one way you might improve your growth mindset leading to the development of UDL expert student learners. Share with your partner.

Scaffolding vs. Rescuing TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction What is scaffolding? Not this…

Scaffolding vs. Rescuing TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Scaffolding refers to a variety of instructional techniques used to move students progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the learning process. Hidden curriculum (2014, August 26). In S. Abbott (Ed. ), The glossary of education reform. Retrieved from http: //edglossary. org/hidden-curriculum

Scaffolding vs. Rescuing TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction What is rescuing? Not this…

Scaffolding vs. Rescuing TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Rescuing refers to the teacher assisting the struggling learner too early and too deeply, thus not allowing the student to experience critical thinking and make mistakes as part of the learning process.

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Developing Independent Expert Learners TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction A novice needs strategies to scaffold understanding and execution, and would probably not progress well in a fast-paced competitive context. - From Theory to Practice, CAST, 2014

Preparing Students For A Life Of… TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction What are the long range college, career and civic life student outcome(s) when we lower our expectations and rescue learners?