Embracing Universal Design for Transformative Learning

Larry McNutt, Ger Craddock

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to introduce participants to our journey of integrating Universal Design as a central part of a new Technological University in addressing the challenge of a consistent quality experience for all learners. Adopting and combining both the principles of universal design and universal design for learning is not to make it easier but to offer a framework of principles and guidelines to make education appropriate and challenging for everyone. Ken Robinson wrote 'A vibrant school can nourish an entire community by becoming a source of hope and creative energy..

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUniversal Design 2021
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Special to Mainstream Solutions
EditorsIra Verma
PublisherIOS Press BV
Pages176-182
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781643681900
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jun 2021
Event5th International Conference on Universal Design, UD 2021 - Virtual, Online, Finland
Duration: 9 Jun 202111 Jun 2021

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume282
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Universal Design, UD 2021
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityVirtual, Online
Period9/06/2111/06/21

Keywords

  • higher education
  • transformation
  • universal design for Learning principles
  • Universal design principles

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