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Assignment 1 - F.A.T. City Video Analysis

Education professionals respond to meet the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds, varied experiences, with different abilities and needs. This video provides important insight into how to respond to meet the needs of students in the classroom and offers important advice to teachers and families.

After viewing the video "F.A.T. City: A Look Back, a Look Ahead-A Conversation about Special Education," in a 500-750 words video analysis, discuss:

1. How Richard D. Lavoie defines and explains fairness.

2. What does he say about assumptions, and why does he discuss them?

3. What are three key concepts from the video that were especially meaningful to you? How will they affect your professional teaching practice?

Cite specific examples from the video in your analysis. There must be introduction, in-text citations, conclusion and references. Follow Instructions Please. There must be introduction, in-text citations, 3 sources, conclusion and use APA style.

Assignment 2 - Universal Design for Learning and Approaches Reflection

Many districts use Response to Intervention (RTI) programs and multi-tier system of support (MTSS) to establish programs that meet many different needs in one setting. Teachers must learn about evidenced-based practices to make decisions about instruction.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to guide evidence-based instructional delivery and practices. Data from tiered support systems such as RTI and MTSS help to steer the UDL framework.

After reading the Universal Design in Education tutorial, and conducting research on UDL, compose a 100-150 word short answer response to each of the following prompts:

1. Explain how applying UDL principles in the educational setting responds to the needs of all students, including students with disabilities. Describe the UDL guidelines of engagement, representation, action, and expression.

2. Describe three specific UDL instructional approaches or adaptations that teachers may utilize to enhance the success of students with and without disabilities.

3. Discuss, with specific examples, how UDL could influence instructional practice.

Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources.