Inclusive college teaching: universal design for instruction and diverse learners

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Defense date2011
PublisherCàtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC)
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Abstract
Shifts in enrollment patterns are affecting college classrooms and elements of teaching ranging from options for delivering course materials online to multiple methods of assessing learning. With the enrollment of more diverse college learners comes a call to intentionally design instruction that is more inclusive and responsive to multiple learning styles. The notion of Universal Design for Instruction (UDI) is examined from its roots in the architectural field to its application as a model for teaching that anticipates diversity including students with disabilities. Principles of UDI are defined, and pedagogical examples are provided. Several implementation projects based on the UDI concept are described as are preliminary results regarding outcomes. Substantive issues are identified that have bearing on the direction this innovative idea will take over the next several years.
CitationMcGuire, Joan M. Inclusive college teaching: universal design for instruction and diverse learners. "Journal of Accessibility and Design for All", 2011, vol. 1, núm. 1, p. 38-54.
ISSN2013-7087
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