ERIC Number: EJ941729
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
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Student Perceptions of Faculty Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Schelly, Catherine L.; Davies, Patricia L.; Spooner, Craig L.
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, v24 n1 p17-30 2011
The anecdotal benefits of implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at postsecondary institutions are well documented. The literature suggests that UDL offers students with disabilities enhanced opportunities for engagement, expression, and academic performance. Responding to the call by educators for empirical evidence of UDL's beneficial effects on student learning, performance, persistence, and ultimately retention, this study measured changes and/or improvements in instruction as perceived by students following UDL instructor training and subsequent course delivery modifications. This study also describes the process that was undertaken to develop and implement pre- and post-student surveys, and points the way toward further research regarding the benefits of UDL implementation to postsecondary education. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Student Surveys, Program Effectiveness, Access to Education, Program Implementation, Student Attitudes, Postsecondary Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Pretests Posttests, Training Methods, Teacher Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Faculty Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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