@inproceedings{373cf33805de4e0a8b61af5900153230,
title = "Setting learners up for success: a universal design for learning approach to industry placement assessment",
abstract = "The diversity of learners has never been more pronounced with the accessibility to learning through remote means. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) endevours to address some of the challenges posed by their diverse needs. This research aims to explore the perceptions of learners and their academic supervisor on the use of UDL principles as part of the assessment strategy of an Industry Placement module undertaken in a higher education institution. The learner participants were offered assessment feedback in a number of different formats by the supervisor participant; namely typed and video. The results of the research indicate a very positive response from both stakeholders. Multiple means of representation and action/expression were found to help break down barriers for diverse learners and to set them up for success. Scaffolding and content creation methods that are comparable in terms of workload need to be provided to increase adoption by both stakeholders.",
keywords = "Universal design for learning, assessment strategy, industry placement, multiple means of action & expression, multiple means of representation",
author = "Kate Dunne and James Corbett",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2023 International Conference on Higher Education Advances. All rights reserved.; 9th International Conference on Higher Education Advances, HEAd 2023 ; Conference date: 19-06-2023 Through 22-06-2023",
year = "2023",
doi = "10.4995/HEAd23.2023.16342",
language = "English",
series = "International Conference on Higher Education Advances",
publisher = "Universidad Politecnica de Valencia.",
pages = "1451--1458",
booktitle = "HEAd 2023 - 9th International Conference on Higher Education Advances",
}