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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING"”.
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Effects of Coaching on Universal Design for Learning Implementation
… its instructional framework to guide decisions for instruction. Participants came from all levels of teaching (K-12), content areas, and years of experience. Treatment participants received instructional coaching on UDL implementation. Comparison participants continued as usual. Participants …
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Mapping New Routes to Composition: Allowing Access Through Universal Design for Learning
… discover the rhetorical skills students report learning as a result of this method of teaching. The exploration of this topic includes a study involving students enrolled at a small Midwestern university. A qualitative approach was used, with the author directly interviewing students about their …
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The Barriers Teachers Face When Implementing the Universal Design for Learning Framework
<p>There are multiple barriers to learning that students face. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for teaching and learning that gives all students an equal opportunity to succeed. While many studies address the hurdles teachers face when implementing the UDL framework, there is a …
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Universal Design for Learning: Is Training Making a Difference in Teacher Pedagogy
<p>David H. Rose and his colleagues at the Center for Applied Specialized Technology (CAST), a non-profit organization specializing in educational research and development, worked for over one quarter of a century to improve learning opportunities for all individuals (Rose, 2012). In the late 1990s …
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An Investigation of Postsecondary Centers for Teaching Excellence Support for Universal Design for Learning
… research examined factors related to support for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in faculty professional development training programs offered by Centers for Teaching Excellence (CTE) in postsecondary institutions. The factors examined were: administrative support, staffing for CTEs, CTE …
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THE EFFECTS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING ON THE ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
<p>A multiple baseline across participants design was used to examine the impact of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), implemented as a total framework, on the academic engagement of middle school students with emotional or behavioral disorders (EBD), and students who are at-risk for academic …
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Transformative Models in K-12 Education: The Impact of a Blended Universal Design for Learning Intervention
… K-12 population, educational researchers, learning theorists, and practitioners agree that the concept of the average student is, in fact, a myth. Students come to school with different needs, norms, interests, cultural behavior, knowledge, motivations, and skill sets. In order for …
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Educator Professional Development in Universal Design for Learning and Social-Emotional Learning: A Collective Case Study
… constructed professional development supports learning. Integration of Universal Design for Learning and Social-Emotional Learning into professional development supports comprehension and encourages generalization. This study sought to understand educators’ perceptions following a five-part …
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Understanding the Innovation of Utilizing Universal Design for Learning in Integrated STEM Classrooms by Early Adaptors
Integrated STEM education and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have been often theorized as compatible. However, there has been little research done to understand how UDL is used in real-world integrated STEM classrooms. Our study aimed to understand how current practicing educators in …
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What Books Don't Tell You: Teacher-Eye-View of Universal Design for Learning and the Implementation Process
<p>This study examines teacher perceptions of universal design for learning (UDL) and the systemic changes that might occur during implementation. The study compares differences in teacher perceptions based upon implementation year. Classroom observations, interviews, and survey of teachers and …
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APPLYING PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING TO EARLY ELEMENTARY MATH CLASSES IN JAPAN: A CASE STUDY
… 2007, the Japanese government implemented efforts to shift the focus of educational policy away from the notion of "Special Education" towards "Special Needs Education". The primary objective of this change in focus is to move towards a policy of ensuring that the educational needs of …
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Educators’ Perceptions Of The Universal Design For Learning Framework In Support Of Economically Disadvantaged Third And Fourth Grade Students
<p>Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles that provides an innovative curriculum and instructional design framework. By eliminating learning barriers across a wide range of learner variations, UDL implementation can enhance teaching and learning. This study explored the …
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Special Education Teachers' Motivations for Technology Use in the Classroom: A Closer Look at Interactive Technologies Through the Universal Design for Learning and Anthropomorphism
This study employed a survey design (N = 119) of special education teachers in order to conceptualize teacher motivations for technology use in the classroom. This study looked specifically at interactive technologies, namely interactive whiteboards and computer tablets. Survey measures included …
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Considering and Supporting the Implementation of Universal Design for Learning Among Teachers of Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Saudi Arabia
… variables associated with the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and identify the barriers that could prevent the implementation of UDL. This study included the initial perceptions of teachers of students who are deaf and hard of hearing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study …
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Improving the Academic Success of Technical College Students with Disabilities: A Multisite Descriptive Case Study
… needs of students by implementing necessary reforms, barriers remain like issues with disclosure, transition planning, and faculty knowledge. This present qualitative descriptive case study sought to explore the instructional practices that were implemented by technical college educators to …
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Enabling Curricula: The Development of a Teaching Observation Protocol to Address Students' Diverse Learning Needs
… OF THE DISSERTATION OF Sharon Angella Hayden, for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Education, presented on July, 25th, 2011, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. TITLE: ENABLING CURRICULA: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHING OBSERVATION PROTOCOL TO ADDRESS STUDENTS' DIVERSE LEARNINNG NEEDS …
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Design, implementation and effectiveness of ClassTranscribe
… is an accessible online video lecture platform designed with the principles of Universal Design for Learning enriched with Closed Captions produced in real-time using Artificial Intelligence and Crowd-Sourcing, and Searchability for efficient student-directed learning. It is an open-source, …
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Independent Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Peer Support Training Program
… IDD community. This capstone project aimed to design and implement a peer support training program within the IDD community using the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Content included evidence-based skills required for rapport building and …
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