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Universal Design as a Transformative Agent in Education for All Learners.
Gerald Craddock1, Larry McNutt2
1Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, Dublin, Ireland.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 7, 2017
Summary
Universal Design (UD) provides a comprehensive strategy to transform education for all students. This framework integrates human development and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to improve teaching, policies, and services.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Human Development
- Inclusive Design
Background:
- Current educational systems often exhibit rigidity, hindering inclusivity.
- Universal Design (UD) offers a holistic approach to address systemic barriers.
- The need for transformative frameworks in education is critical for diverse learners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel framework for systemic change in education.
- To integrate human development ecological principles with Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
- To enhance educational practices, policies, and services for all learners.
Main Methods:
- A conceptual framework integrating human development ecology, UD, and UDL.
- Analysis of systemic rigidity in educational settings.
- Proposal for transforming policies, procedures, and services.
Main Results:
- The proposed framework offers a pathway to overcome educational system rigidity.
- Integration of UD and UDL principles can foster more inclusive learning environments.
- Potential for significant transformation in teaching and learning practices.
Conclusions:
- The combined framework of human development ecology, UD, and UDL presents a powerful tool for educational transformation.
- This approach can lead to more equitable and effective educational experiences for all students.
- Systemic change is achievable through the strategic application of Universal Design principles.
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