Universal Access Through Inclusive Instructional Design: International Perspectives on UDL

by Susie L. Gronseth (Editor), Elizabeth M. Dalton (Editor)

Overview

Universal Access Through Inclusive Instructional Design explores the ways that educators around the world reduce barriers for students with disabilities and other challenges by planning and implementing accessible, equitable, high-quality curricula. Incorporating key frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning, these dynamic contributions highlight essential supports for flexibility in student engagement, representation of content, and learner action and expression. This comprehensive resource—rich with coverage of foundations, policies, technology applications, accessibility challenges, case studies, and more—leads the way to design and delivery of instruction that meets the needs of learners in varying contexts, from early childhood through adulthood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429788215
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/06/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	404
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Susie L. Gronseth is Clinical Associate Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology in the College of Education at the University of Houston, USA.

Elizabeth M. Dalton is Adjunct Professor of Communicative Disorders at the University of Rhode Island, USA, Senior Consultant for Dalton Educational Services International (DESI), and Director Emeritus of Development and Research at TechACCESS of RI, a statewide assistive technology center in Rhode Island, USA.

Table of Contents

Foreword

David Rose

Preface

Susie L. Gronseth and Elizabeth M. Dalton

Section 1

Foundations of Universal Design for Learning, Accessibility, and Curricular Quality

1. UDL and Connected Laws, Theories, and Frameworks
   Elizabeth M. Dalton
2. Conceptual Frameworks for Design and Accessibility: The Design of an Online Learning SystemNantanoot Suwannawut
3. Snapshot - Intersections of Race, Disability, Class, and Gender in Special/Inclusive Education: The Case of Sweden
   Girma Berhanu
   
4. Snapshot - Proactive Design to Ensure Accessibility
   Lesley Casarez, David Hooks, Gina Shipley, and Dallas Swafford

Section 2

Policies and Structures for Reducing Learning Barriers

5. The Prospects of Universal Design for Learning in South Africa to Facilitate the Inclusion of All Learners
   Marcia Lyner-Cleophas
   
6. The Global UDL Virtual Classroom: A Model for International Collaboration and LearningFrances Smith and Serra De Arment
7. Decaffeinated UDL: Chile in Quest of Inclusive Education
   Boris Alvarez, Paola Andrea Vergara, and Irma Iglesias
8. Universal Design for Learning in China
   Haoyue Zhang and George Zhao
   
9. Snapshot - Reducing Learning Barriers Through the Use of FACE Program
   Radhike Khanna and Elizabeth M. Dalton
   
10. Snapshot - A District’s Journey to Measure Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
    Katie Novak and Laura Chesson

Section 3
Inclusive Classroom Design and Instructional Strategies

11. Access to the Curriculum for Students with Disabilities; Moving Closer to the Promise of UDL in Inclusive U.S. Classrooms
    Rita Brusca-Vega and Anastasia Trekles
    
12. Balancing Requirements, Options and Choice in UDL: Smorgasbord or Nutritious Diet?Britt Tatman Ferguson
    
13. UDL Practices in India: Paving a Path from Equality to Equity in Learning
    Aashna Khurana
    
14. UDL-Inspired Pedagogical Practices and a Case Study in Regular Japanese Classes
    Kiyoji Koreeda
    
15. No-Tech Solutions for Utilizing the UDL Framework in the Inclusive Mathematics Classroom
    Marla J. Lohmann, Ruby L. Owiny, Kathleen A. Boothe
    
16. Snapshot - Science for All Through UDL: Using UDL as a Framework for Science Education for the English Learner
    Heather Pacheco-Guffrey, Jeanne Carey Ingle
    
17. Snapshot - Reconstructing Asynchronous Online Learning with UDL
    Kathryn Nieves

Section 4
Technology Innovations for Inclusive Learning

18. SAMR Strategies for the Integration of Technology Through UDL
    Debra K. Bauder, Katherine M. Cooper, and Thomas J. Simmons
    
19. Engagement, Representation, and Expression in Online Mind Mapping Activities
    Rosa Cendros Araujo and George Gadanidis
    
20. Handcrafted Customized Content and School Activities with Newly Developed Technologies
    Shigeru Ikuta and Yumi Hisatsune
    
21. Connecting the World in a Disconnected Classroom
    Vivian B. Intatano
    
22. Snapshot - Wearable Assistive Technology: An Illuminated Glove Project with Conductive Thread and LilyPad Technology
    Cindy L. Anderson and Kevin M. Anderson
    
23. Snapshot - Aquatic Adventures: Deep Dive Investigation of UDL Through a Pond Keepers Project
    Juliet Boone
    

Section 5
Issues in the Design of Accessible Instructional Materials

24. Universal Access in Online Distance Education: A Case Study from the Philippines
    Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria
25. Applying UDL Principles in an Inclusive Design Project Based on MOOCs Reviews
    Francisco Iniesto, Covadonga Rodrigo, and Garron Hillaire
26. General Accessibility Guidelines for Online Course Content Creation
    Kathleen Bastedo and Nancy Swenson
27. Snapshot - Creating UDL Learning and Teaching Strategies to Address the Underrepresentation of Present-Day Indigenous Perspectives
    Kerry Armstrong, Brenda Boreham, and Terri Mack
    
28. Snapshot - Using the YouTube Automated Captioning Tool for Video Lectures
    Sandra A. Rogers
    
29. Snapshot - A Fully Mobile Professional Development Course for Teachers in Israel
    Shir Boim Shwartz and Eran Adi Cioban
    
30. Examining the Integration of Digital and Multimodal Resources in Online Courses Using a Universal Design Framework
    Peggy Semingson and Kathryn Pole

Section 6
Current Research and Evaluation in Inclusive Learning Around the World

31. The Intersection of Chinese Philosophical Traditions and UDL: Exploring Current Practice in Chinese Early Childhood Classrooms
    Janet Arndt and Nili Luo
    
32. Promoting Inclusion Education and Intercultural Competence in an Ecuadorian International Service Learning Project-based Course
    Maria DeFreece Lawrence
33. Designing an Online Graduate Orientation Program: Informed by UDL and Studied by Design-Based Research
    Jennifer Lock, Carol Johnson, Jane Hanson, Yang Liu, and Alicia Adlington
    
34. Developing Inclusive Education in Ireland: The Case for UDL in Initial Teacher Education
    Ellen Reynor
    
35. Snapshot - Understanding How UDL Can Serve as a Framework for Instructional Decisions
    Lisa Harris and Lindsay Yearta
    
36. Snapshot - Importance of Classroom Atmosphere in Elementary Schools to Improve the Inclusive Education System in Japan
    Honami Okabe and Masayoshi Tsuge
    

Section 7
Inclusive Instructional Design Cases

37. Innovative Approach: Using Legos in a Hands-on Activity to Teach Educators the Foundations of UDL
    Amir Bar and Betty Shrieber
    
38. Spreading the Word about Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning: A Model for Professional Teacher Learning
    Jennifer Edge-Savage and Mike Marotta
    
39. Universal Design for Learning in Augmented and Virtual Reality Trainings
    Katharina Menke, Jennifer Beckmann, and Peter Weber
40. Raising the Bar with UDL: A Case for Change
    Leanne Woodley
41. Snapshot - Designing for Open Educational Environments: Balancing Access, Equity, and Engagement
    Elizabeth Childs and Jo Axe
42. Snapshot - Support for Students with Developmental Disabilities in a Regular Elementary School Class in Japan
    Shintaro Nagayama and Masayoshi Tsuge

Section 8
Future Directions

43. The Potential Evolution of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Through the Lens of Technology Innovation
    David Banes and Kirk Behnke
44. Universal Design for Learning and the Landfill of Revolutionary Educational Innovations
    Dave L. Edyburn
45. Snapshot - The Precarious Promise of Emergent Tech and Universal Design for Learning: A Pivotal Point
    Susan Molnar
46. Snapshot - A Vision for Pre-Service and In-Service Learner-Centered Teaching Through the Arts
    Susan Trostle Brand and Laurie J. DeRosa
    
47. Epilogue: Learning from Diverse Perspectives on Inclusive Instructional Design and Next Steps
    Susie L. Gronseth

Author Biographies

Index