Setting learners up for success: a universal design for learning approach to industry placement assessment

Kate Dunne, James Corbett

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHEAd 2023 - 9th International Conference on Higher Education Advances
PublisherUniversidad Politecnica de Valencia.
Pages1451-1458
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9788413960852
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event9th International Conference on Higher Education Advances, HEAd 2023 - Valencia, Spain
Duration: 19 Jun 202322 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Higher Education Advances
ISSN (Electronic)2603-5871

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Higher Education Advances, HEAd 2023
Country/TerritorySpain
CityValencia
Period19/06/2322/06/23

Keywords

  • Universal design for learning
  • assessment strategy
  • industry placement
  • multiple means of action & expression
  • multiple means of representation

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