Student perspectives on the use of universal design for learning in virtual formats in higher education
Abstract Universal design for learning (UDL) in higher education may be a useful tool in supporting the heterogenous higher education student population, specifically in supporting student academic outcomes and retention. With more students enrolling in digital formatted education, specifically inte...
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| description | Abstract Universal design for learning (UDL) in higher education may be a useful tool in supporting the heterogenous higher education student population, specifically in supporting student academic outcomes and retention. With more students enrolling in digital formatted education, specifically international students, a strong framework must be established to support non-geocentric students. Using survey responses of undergraduate degree-seeking students, this mixed-methods study explored the students’ perceptions and impact of UDL in virtual learning modalities (online courses, independent studies, and virtual study groups). A sample size of 57 participants used a Likert-type survey to assess the student-reported prevalence of UDL techniques in higher education in various virtual learning modalities. Students also discussed the strategies that impacted their experience as learners and the mode of study in which they felt most successful. Implications for practice and research are also presented. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-852a631af90544fc9b1c652740d7a5e42022-12-25T12:33:46ZengSpringerOpenSmart Learning Environments2196-70912022-12-019111210.1186/s40561-022-00218-6Student perspectives on the use of universal design for learning in virtual formats in higher educationMelissa Beck Wells0Department of Educational Studies, State University of New York- Empire State CollegeAbstract Universal design for learning (UDL) in higher education may be a useful tool in supporting the heterogenous higher education student population, specifically in supporting student academic outcomes and retention. With more students enrolling in digital formatted education, specifically international students, a strong framework must be established to support non-geocentric students. Using survey responses of undergraduate degree-seeking students, this mixed-methods study explored the students’ perceptions and impact of UDL in virtual learning modalities (online courses, independent studies, and virtual study groups). A sample size of 57 participants used a Likert-type survey to assess the student-reported prevalence of UDL techniques in higher education in various virtual learning modalities. Students also discussed the strategies that impacted their experience as learners and the mode of study in which they felt most successful. Implications for practice and research are also presented.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40561-022-00218-6Higher educationStudent surveysStudent perspectivesUniversal design for learningVirtual format |
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| title | Student perspectives on the use of universal design for learning in virtual formats in higher education |
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