More than accessibility: Universal design and universal design for learning in a STEM Laboratory
Document Type
Poster
Event Website
https://source2022.sched.com/
Start Date
16-5-2022
End Date
16-5-2022
Keywords
STEM Lab, Accessible/Universal Design, Teacher Training, Divesity
Abstract
Accessible teaching laboratories are limited as the number of students enrolling in STEM courses is lower (Sukhai et al, 2014). Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are frameworks to support the creation of learning environments, face-to-face and online, and curricula to accompany the learning. The environment and curriculum should be flexible and effective in meeting outcomes while maintaining the integrity of the course goals (CAST Inc., 2020). This project will focus on implementing or presenting possible implementations of UD and UDL to address students with sensory (hearing and visual impairments) and motor (mobility) impairment's ability to actively participate in the STEM laboratory. In addition, the project will concentrate on how to shift the focus from teaching to teaching with fewer barriers in the physical environment and presentation of content. CAST Inc. (2020). The UDL guidelines. Center for Applied Special Technology. http://udlguidelines.cast.org/?utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=none&utm_source=cast-about-udl Sukhai, M. A., Mohler, C. E., Doyle, T., Carson, E., Nieder, C., Levy-Pinto, D., Duffet, E., and Smith, F. (2014). Creating an accessible science laboratory environment for students with disabilities. Council of Ontario Universities 1-28
Recommended Citation
Rosenzweig, Amanda, "More than accessibility: Universal design and universal design for learning in a STEM Laboratory" (2022). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 53.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/CEPS/53
Department/Program
Accessibility Studies
Additional Mentoring Department
Accessibility Studies
Additional Mentoring Department
Graduate Studies
Slides
Rosenzweig, Amanda SOURCE 22 More than Accessibility_ UD and UDL for STEM Laboratory.mp4 (25664 kB)
Video Presentation
Rosenzweig, Amanda Transcript.pptx (53 kB)
Video Transcript
Rosenzweig, Amanda Captions to be added to the mp4.vtt (18 kB)
Video Captions
Additional Files
Rosenzweig, Amanda SOURCE SLIDEDECK 2022.05.08.pdf (2027 kB)Slides
Rosenzweig, Amanda SOURCE 22 More than Accessibility_ UD and UDL for STEM Laboratory.mp4 (25664 kB)
Video Presentation
Rosenzweig, Amanda Transcript.pptx (53 kB)
Video Transcript
Rosenzweig, Amanda Captions to be added to the mp4.vtt (18 kB)
Video Captions
More than accessibility: Universal design and universal design for learning in a STEM Laboratory
Accessible teaching laboratories are limited as the number of students enrolling in STEM courses is lower (Sukhai et al, 2014). Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are frameworks to support the creation of learning environments, face-to-face and online, and curricula to accompany the learning. The environment and curriculum should be flexible and effective in meeting outcomes while maintaining the integrity of the course goals (CAST Inc., 2020). This project will focus on implementing or presenting possible implementations of UD and UDL to address students with sensory (hearing and visual impairments) and motor (mobility) impairment's ability to actively participate in the STEM laboratory. In addition, the project will concentrate on how to shift the focus from teaching to teaching with fewer barriers in the physical environment and presentation of content. CAST Inc. (2020). The UDL guidelines. Center for Applied Special Technology. http://udlguidelines.cast.org/?utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=none&utm_source=cast-about-udl Sukhai, M. A., Mohler, C. E., Doyle, T., Carson, E., Nieder, C., Levy-Pinto, D., Duffet, E., and Smith, F. (2014). Creating an accessible science laboratory environment for students with disabilities. Council of Ontario Universities 1-28
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/CEPS/53
Faculty Mentor(s)
Naomi Jeffrey Petersen