1 of 39

Designing for Inclusive Literacy

Learning Series

Academic Year 2021 - 2022

2 of 39

Session 1: Mindset

Monday, September 13, 2021 3:30 – 4:30 PM PT

Learning Series: Designing for Inclusive Literacy

3 of 39

Monthly Learning Series on the Role of…

in Designing for Inclusive Literacy

Mindset

Goal-Setting
Barriers
Options
Expert Learning
Self-Reflection
Literacy Across the Curriculum
Meaning-Making
Writing

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

4 of 39

Chat Box Options

At anytime, feel free to:

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

5 of 39

Chat Box

Live, quick conversations
Can send full group and private messages
Can use @person’s-name

Click on the Chat icon

6 of 39

CAST Facilitators

Becky Canham

bcanham@cast.org

Placer COE

Elisa Torres-Barton

etorres-barton@cast.org

Fresno COE

Elise Yerkey

eyerkey@cast.org

LACOE

Shamryn Coyle

scoyle@cast.org�CCIL Director

Katie Wyatt

kwyatt@cast.org

Santa Clara COE

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

7 of 39

What is your “mindshift” song?

Click on the Chat icon

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

8 of 39

Today’s Goal

Participants will be able to examine the role of mindset in designing for inclusive literacy by:

Examining the why of mindset
Articulating a definition of mindset
Examining aspects of mindset
Exploring how a shift in language can change our mindset

9 of 39

Triple Track Agenda

Applications for these strategies in classrooms with students

Strategies to support your learning here in this Zoom

Applications for these strategies with adult groups, and tips for sharing them with others

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

10 of 39

Annotation Tool...

Step 1

Step 2

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

11 of 39

Which of these will you focus on today?

Applications for these strategies in classrooms with students

Strategies to support your learning here in this Zoom

Applications for these strategies with adult groups, and tips for sharing them with others

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

12 of 39

Your Learning Environment

Documents that may be used to support your learning today

Home Base Google Doc: bit.ly/Mindset-Homebase

�Notetaking Guide: bit.ly/MindsetNTG

�Discussion Boards: By Birthdays!!

January - March: bit.ly/Mindset-Q1

April - June: bit.ly/Mindset-Q2

July - September: bit.ly/Mindset-Q3

October - December: bit.ly/Mindset-Q4

13 of 39

Your Learning Environment

Act

What are your preferences today for sharing your thinking?

Self-Regulate

How can your space better support your engagement?

Perceive

What is the best way for you to perceive the content?

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

14 of 39

Title

“When a flower doesn’t bloom,�you fix the environment in which it grows,�not the flower.”

-Alexander Den Heijer

15 of 39

“Barriers are in the environment,�not the learner.”

CAST

16 of 39

How do we change the environment?

17 of 39

3 Forces at Work

Appraisal - Is this good for me or bad for me?

Mindset - Can I do it?

Fixed: You have a certain amount of intelligence, and you can’t do much to change it.
Growth: No matter who you are, you can change your intelligence a lot.

Perceived Demands and Resources - What is being asked and do I have the resources (internal and external) to achieve the goal?

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

18 of 39

What is Mindset and Why is it Important?

Mindsets

What they are and Why they Matter.

Article from Psychology Today

2 pages

Video 3:38

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

19 of 39

What is a Mindset?

A short-cut for thinking
A frame for attention, interpreting, speaking, and acting in the world
A changeable way of looking at the world

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

20 of 39

The Power of Mindset

Our mindset affects the results we are getting.

We can change our mindset to get different results.

21 of 39

Your beliefs become your thoughts, � your thoughts become your words, � your words become your actions, � your actions become your habits, � your habits become your values, � your values become your destiny.

-Mahatma Gandhi

22 of 39

The Power of Mindset

23 of 39

Reflecting on your journey as a learner…

In what ways has mindset played a role in your educational journey?

Share & Learn Options:

Chat Box
Discussion Board
Breakout Room

24 of 39

Aspects of Mindset

Beliefs

Framing

Language

Habits &�Practices

Digital graphic organizer: Use the Mindset Map Template.

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

25 of 39

Example: Universal Design Learning Mindset

Beliefs

Variability is the norm
Variability is predictable
Barriers are in the environment
Educator’s job is to design for all learners

Framing

Attention: shift focus from the student to the curriculum or environment; watch for barriers
Interpretation: student learning and behavior are a response to environment
Skill + Sensitivity: when do I use my designer and coach skills

Language

Options
Barriers
Design
Engagement
Representation
Action & Expression
Expert Learners

Habits & practices

Set rigorous goals
Anticipate barriers
Design to minimize barriers
Provide options for learners
Reflect and iterate

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

26 of 39

Inclusive Beliefs and Actions

I believe that all students and staff should be challenged to reach rigorous learning goals.

I believe that there should be multiple pathways for learners—students as well as staff—to achieve the same learning goal.

I believe that all learners are variable.

I work to create an organizational culture that values and proactively designs for variability among students as well as staff.

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

27 of 39

Let’s try it: “All students can learn…”

Beliefs

Framing

Language

Habits &�Practices

Discussion Board

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

28 of 39

“All children can learn…”

�What are the challenges�of making this mindset shift?

��Share & Learn Options:

Chat Box
Discussion Board
Breakout Room

29 of 39

Aspects of Mindset

Beliefs

Framing

Language

Habits &�Practices

Digital graphic organizer: Use the Mindset Map Template.

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

30 of 39

Shift in Language

Restate the barrier as being in the curriculum not the learner.

From: This group of students can’t read.

From: These students can’t write.

To: The text complexity could be a barrier to learning the content.

To: Writing to show your understanding could present a barrier.

31 of 39

Let’s Practice!

If Maria could decode better, she would thrive in science class.
Eleanor can’t pay attention in class when directions are given.
Mr. David never wants to take on any new committees at school.

Share & Learn Options:

Chat Box
Discussion Board
Breakout Room

32 of 39

Let’s Practice

To thrive in science class, Maria needs the following supports for accessing text:
When giving Eleanor directions, it’s best to _______ and _____.
Mr David might be encouraged to participate in more committees at school if...

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

33 of 39

The Power of Mindset

34 of 39

The Power of Mindset

Excerpt from the poem�“Hey Black Child”�by Useni Eugene Perkins

“...Do you know you are strong

I mean really strong

Do you know you can do

What you want to do

If you try to do

What you can do…”

35 of 39

Options for next steps…

bit.ly/4Ways-Mindset

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

36 of 39

4 Ways to Engage: Mindset

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL

37 of 39

Next Time

Session 2: Goal-Setting

Register here

��October 11^th, 2021

3:30-4:30 pm PT

Please fill out survey

bit.ly/Mindset-Feedback

38 of 39

Feedback is a Gift

bit.ly/CCIL-Tier1FB

Your feedback provides insight into learner variability and in turn we can design more inclusive learning experiences.

39 of 39

CAST

Website: ccil.cast.org

Professional Learning: castpl.org

Books & Media: castpublishing.org

Email: cast@cast.org

Phone: 781-245-2212

CAST �178 Albion Street, Suite 210

Wakefield, MA 01880

@CAST_UDL | #CASTPL