UDL Research in 15 Minutes with David Rose

Dr. David Rose, co-founder and Chief Education Officer Emeritus of CAST is the first guest on UDL Research in 15 Minutes. In this 45 minute interview, David shares stories about the research that helped start CAST, what drove Universal Design for Learning forward, and next steps.
:55 I warn you that this podcast will be longer than 15 minutes!
1:30 David’s history and information about CAST.
2:50 David shares a story that we’ve never heard before (his Head Start beginnings).
3:50 His start in investigating the nervous system.
4:35 What got his started on this thinking about neuronal creation. Post-natal generation of neurons in the hippocampus of rats (1969)?
6:00 A little rat humor.
7:08 He is a consumer of research and how he looked at research .
8:43 When we met with the editor of Brain Research about publishing his research.
11:13 His credentials that paved the way for the 1984 beginning of CAST.
11:31 The beginning of CAST.
13:08 The Pioneers and the big transition from working on just the computer to using a tool in schools.
14:06 Assistive Technology. “You know what David; all we’re doing is providing better access to boredom.” And, when Universal Design for Learning was formed.
15:40 The consequence of asking for change within the school versus the students and the importance of mentors.
17:07 Ted Hasselbring (assistive technology). His simple program on a HyperCard and the impact it had on David and others from CAST. How me mentored the group.
21:05 Loui’s question: What was in the research that kept you moving forward with these ideas?
21:33 The need for a substantial framework to be able to talk about this research.
22:00 When they shifted to thinking about the whole brain.
22:10 Something a lot of people don’t know about the organization of the guidelines. The background about the brain that’s embedded in the guidelines. How they worked “up” the brain to show how we can fix the curriculum to supports students with different needs.
26:22 The criticism of the guidelines.
27:00 What was promising in the beginning?
28:21 Loui’s question. Is there a bigger emphasis on connecting cognitive sciences to education?
29:02 Diversity is a good thing and not a bad thing.
30:43 The future David is interested in.
31:07 Why it was great to know about the brain and how engagement become the focus. Where is the power of the brain?
34:33 Loui’s question: The US perspective. Has there been a shift? Is there an international agreement on this type of research?
34:55 Setting out a framework for guidelines revisions.
35:40 The international discovery. How does the framework intersect with culture?
38:25 Other areas of research that David is excited about.
38:32 What happens to the brain at the other end of the age continuum? What David is learning about dementia.
40:34 The emotional brain centers are the last piece to go.

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  • @stephenzylich6731
    @stephenzylich6731Ай бұрын

    Excellent discussion with David Rose. The diversity of UDI is nicely discussed. I loved the final comments and reference to the 'aging learner' and people with dementia.

  • @louilordnelson695

    @louilordnelson695

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! I was so honored to have him as my first guest. His wisdom always makes me stop and listen.