I haven't had a chance to read all the posts, so I hope my comments  
are not duplicative...but...

hmmmm - how to say this...

I know we want the standards to be relatively broad stroke -- and I  
think including UDL is important (and often overlooked). But I'm a  
little concerned that in all our speak of "all learners," varieties  
of approaches and methods and building collaborations, adult learning  
priorities, etc., we maybe diluting too much.

I am especially concerned about #2. It seems the only conversation  
about supportive environments  underscores the need for Universal  
design. (There have been a couple of questions about the definition  
of universal design and the only "response" I've seen is the  
reference to a CALPRO fact sheet.) But I don't believe the UDL will  
necessarily get to the other critical realities of adult basic ed --  
that we are working with populations disadvantaged by systemic  
oppressions based on race, class, gender, sexualities, culture,  
language, ethnicity -- as well as disabilities and age, etc.

I'm not sure what the language should be --  and I don't think that  
"PD providers use differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all  
learners" really gets at this. Perhaps the word-smithers can help  
here -- but in addition to UDL, I'd like to see some additional  
language that explicitly refers to PD that assists and supports  
practitioners  learn more in depth about diversities, recognize and  
address privileged learning environments and also to handle & mediate  
conflicts that arise among students and practitioners....so that we  
can truly and meaningfully get to the broader stoke sentiments of  
"all learners" and "variety of methods."

and to #9 -- I would add "Resource Collections" -- those could be  
lending libraries, websites, etc.

Mev Miller
  WE LEARN
welearn at litwomen.org


On Dec 6, 2007, at 9:50 AM, Taylor, Jackie wrote:


> PD List Colleagues:

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> We have two days left to discuss the draft AALPD PD Standards.  

> Please post your comments by Friday, December 7th.

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> To find all discussion threads from our quality professional  

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> For a copy of the draft AALPD PD standards, visit:

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> Your reflections and feedback can only help us to improve the draft  

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