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

Faculty Mentor(s)

Naomi Jeffrey Petersen

Department/Program

Accessibility Studies

Additional Mentoring Department

Accessibility Studies

Additional Mentoring Department

Graduate Studies

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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