UDL Resources from CAST
Learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in several ways, from CAST.org
Online Course: Inclusive Education in Laos
I was a member of the University of Oregon team that worked with CRS and the Lao Ministry of Education to develop this brief introductory online course on inclusive education.
Sticks, Blankets and Cardboard in the Toy Hall of Fame
While many of the toys inducted into the “National Toy Hall of Fame” are manufactured classics such as Mr Potato Head (2000) and the Etch-a-Sketch (1998), the Stick (2008), the Blanket (2011), and the Cardboard Box (2005) all have made the list. “[Sticks] are the original building blocks for creative …
The IRIS Center: Research-based resources for educators
“The IRIS Center is a national center dedicated to improving education outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities birth through age twenty-one, through the use of effective evidence-based practices and interventions.” Topics, including early childhood and early intervention, behavior, literacy and much more, are address through adult learning modules, …
Risk in Play and Learning: Ubud-Höör Declaration
Risk-taking is Essential for Children’s Well-being This declaration cites research from around the world on the benefits of risk-taking for children. While promoting risk-taking on school grounds may raise questions of liability for schools and concerns for parents it is essential for the development of healthy young people, according to …
Biology of Plants
Biology of Plants provides students with a clear, accurate introduction to plants as living things, plant growth, plant parts, making food, pollination, seed dispersal and adaptations.