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"Our calling is to drop our egos, commit to removing barriers, and treat our learners with the unequivocal respect and dignity they deserve."
--Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak
When it comes to the hard work of reconstructing our schools into places where every student has the opportunity to succeed, Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak are absolutely convinced that teachers should serve as our primary architects. And by "teachers" they mean legions of teachers working in close collaboration. After all, it's teachers who design students' learning experiences, who build student relationships . . . who ultimately have the power to change the trajectory of our students' lives.
Equity by Design is intended to serve as a blueprint for teachers to alter the all-too-predictable outcomes for our historically under-served students. A first of its kind resource, the book makes the critical link between social justice and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) so that we can equip students (and teachers, too) with the will, skill, and collective capacity to enact positive change.
Inside you'll find:
Concrete strategies for designing and delivering a culturally responsive, sustainable, and equitable framework for all students
Rich examples, case studies, and implementation spotlights of educators, students (including Parkland survivors), and programs that have embraced a social justice imperative
Evidence-based application of best practices for UDL to create more inclusive and equitable classrooms
A flexible format to facilitate use with individual teachers, teacher teams, and as the basis for whole-school implementation
"Every student," Mirko and Katie insist, "deserves the opportunity to be successful regardless of their zip code, the color of their skin, the language they speak, their sexual and/or gender identity, and whether or not they have a disability." Consider Equity by Design a critical first step forward in providing that all-important opportunity.
Also From Corwin:
Hammond/Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain: 9781483308012
Moore/The Guide for White Women Who Teach Black Boys: 9781506351681
France/Reclaiming Professional Learning: 9781544360669
Contents
Prologue
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
CHAPTER 1 • Universal Design as an Instrument of Change
The Power and Promise of Universal Design for Learning
Connecting UDL and Social Justice
Concrete Examples and Strategies
Implementation Spotlight by Dr. Linda Nathan and Ms. Carmen Torres
Implementation Spotlight by Ian Wilkins
CHAPTER 2 • Laying the Groundwork for Social Justice in Our Classrooms and Learning Communities
Concept Stabilization: Defining Social Justice in Your Context
Concept Calibration: Now That We've Defined It, What Does It Look Like?
Implementation Spotlight by Alice Cohen
Identity Development: Who Are We, and What Do We Believe?
Implementation Spotlight by Brian Wright
Implementation Spotlight by Robert Porter
Equity Audit
Take Action and Next Steps
Implementation Spotlight by Michael S. Martin
CHAPTER 3 • Social Justice Through Collaboration and Community
Intentional Learning Communities
Implementation Spotlight by Kari Thierer
Evidence-Based Intentional Learning
Going Beyond Access
Cogen Dialogues
Implementation Spotlight by Pamela Chu-Sheriff
Optimizing Student Voice
CHAPTER 4 • Personalized Learning for Equity
The Design Process
Implementation Spotlight by Angeline UyHam and Khari Milner
Universal Design as Design Thinking
The Power of Student Voice
Implementation Spotlight by Andratesha Fritzgerald
Supporting Executive Function Through UDL
Implementation Spotlight by Amanda Hughes
CHAPTER 5 • Identity, Mirrors, and Funds of Knowledge
Implementation Spotlight by Arthur Lipkin, EdD
Embracing Funds of Knowledge
Funds of Knowledge Activities
Implementation Spotlight by Joni Degner
Facilitating Conversations That Peek Into Mirrors and Windows
Implementation Spotlight by Tammie Reynolds
Exploring Identity and Diversity Through Writing
Implementation Spotlight by Christina Farese
CHAPTER 6 • Cultural Responsiveness and Equity
UDL as a Framework for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning
Sustaining Culture Through Relationships
Implementation Spotlight by Juan Gallardo
Sustaining Culture Through Community
Implementation Spotlight by Kristie Jackson
Implementation Spotlight by Angel Tucker
Implementation Spotlight by Samantha Feinberg
Culturally Responsive Curriculum Design
Implementation Spotlight by Lissette Castillo Agyeman
How to Navigate Holidays in an Equitable Way
Implementation Spotlight by Mona M. Abo-Zena and Christina Brown
CHAPTER 7 • Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices
Restorative Practice to Uphold High Expectations
Restorative Practice Continuum
Implementation Spotlight by Talisa Sullivan
Restorative Practice in Action
Implementation Spotlight by Adina Davidson and Annie Leavitt
Implementation Spotlight by Dr. Sarah Couplet
CHAPTER 8 • A Student's Journey
The Early Years
Encounters With Authority
Appendix A
Appendix B: UDL Progression Rubric
References
