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Publication Date: 2006
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Using a Participatory Action Research Approach to Create a Universally Designed Inclusive High School Science Course: A Case Study
Dymond, Stacy K.; Renzaglia, Adelle; Rosenstein, Amy; Chun, Eul Jung; Banks, Ronald A.; Niswander, Vicki; Gilson, Christie L.
Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), v31 n4 p293-308 Win 2006
Case study methodology was used in combination with a participatory action research (PAR) approach to examine the process of redesigning one high school science course to incorporate the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and to promote access to the general curriculum. The participants included one general education teacher and two special education teachers. Two sections of the course were targeted for redesign. Each section included students with disabilities (mild, severe) and without disabilities. The redesign process involved changes to the course in the areas of curriculum, instructional delivery/organization of learning environments, student participation, materials, and assessment. Data were collected across one school year through documents, interviews, and focus groups and were analyzed qualitatively using a constant comparative method. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Access to Education, Student Participation, Learning Theories, Science Curriculum, Special Education Teachers, Focus Groups, Disabilities, Action Research, Case Studies, High Schools, Instructional Design, Inclusive Schools, Science Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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