Representation (the “what” of learning)
Teachers need to share information in more than one way because students understand and learn in different ways based on their senses, language and learning preferences.
Example
A science idea explained only in a hard to read text might be clear to a good reader but hard to understand for a student with dyslexia. Using a labelled picture and a short spoken explanation helps all learners understand the text.
Key point
Representation is not about making content simpler. It means giving many ways to access the same content, so the way it is delivered does not stop people from understanding.