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Supporting Diverse Students Through UDL in Online Education

Supporting Diverse Students Through UDL in Online Education
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Author(s): Kaitlin Jackson (Fayetteville State University, USA)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 21
Source title: Unlocking Learning Potential With Universal Design in Online Learning Environments
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Michelle Bartlett (Old Dominion University, USA)and Suzanne M. Ehrlich (University of North Florida, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1269-8.ch004

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Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of literature on challenges commonly faced by diverse student populations (including first generation college students, adult learners, military-affiliated students, historically marginalized groups, and students with disabilities) in higher education, an overview of the advantages of universal design for learning (UDL) as it relates to the aforementioned diverse student populations, and a framework with actionable strategies for supporting these student populations through of the three principles of UDL related to online instruction. The framework presents a toolbox of practical, sustainable strategies for teachers and higher education faculty to support diverse learners in a way that embeds proactive layers of support within the existing teaching and learning structure.

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