Universally Co/Redesigning Group Facilitation in the Neurodiverse Classroom
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Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
Published on: September 27, 2020
Katrin Heimann1, Nicola Simonetti2, Joe Dumit3
1Center for Educational Development, Aarhus University.
Abstract:
This article presents three universally designed facilitation tools for neurodiverse group work in higher education: a stone-gardening game, a data-profile prototype, and a conversation cheat sheet. Developed collaboratively by thirteen academics of different neurotypes, the activities are grounded in UD principles and a commitment to neuroaffirmativity. We document the full design arc of the stone-gardening game, and provide overviews of the two further activities and the self-observational protocol that guided our reflection. We conclude with recommendations for educators wanting to use and adapt these tools in their own practice.
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