This presentation outlines a conceptual framework for the "isomorphic modeling" of UDL and multimodality in teacher preparation. By philosophically restructuring coursework to integrate intentional spatial layouts, tactile elements, and flexible digital assessment pathways, faculty create a living laboratory that models authentic, inclusive design for future educators.
I am a dedicated Special Education Teacher and Adjunct Instructor with over 15 years of experience supporting students with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. I hold a Ph.D. in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology from SUNY Albany, where my research... Read More →
Wednesday October 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT Estate Room
This presentation discusses the development of a multi-pronged multimodal literacy assignment which provides Teacher Candidates (TCs) with practice in developing and carrying out phonics assignments consistent with the Science of Reading while at the same time providing TCs with opportunities to incorporate culturally sustaining methodologies in their strategy use as well to practice the types of phonics strategies and written format TCs will encounter on the CST constructed response.
This presentation showcases a multimedia-infused, learner-centered undergraduate course designed to prepare preservice teachers for diverse secondary classrooms. Using a mixed-methods, pretest-intervention-posttest design, it demonstrates how structured, collaborative analysis of multimodal case studies bridges the gap between abstract psychological concepts and practical, culturally responsive pedagogical lesson delivery.
Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, Queens College, CUNY
Alpana Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology in the Secondary Education and Youth Services department at Queens College and the Ph.D. Program in Educational Psychology at the Graduate Center, the City University of New York. Her research interests include lit... Read More →
Wednesday October 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:05pm EDT Estate Room
This presentation will discuss the findings from a qualitative study that examined the impact of incorporating elements of creativity and choice into required coursework in order to deepen the reflective practice of teacher candidates.
