Museums face significant challenges in engaging older adult visitors, particularly regarding digital storytelling (DST) integration and technology accessibility. In this case, universal design for learning (UDL) principles could address accessibility...
The aim of the study was to analyze the effects of a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) training course on the competence development of teachers working in inclusive classrooms. This model provides a useful framework to address this issue, establis...
Even though classic literature has cultural and educational value in heritage education, students often have trouble becoming interested because of the archaic language, a lack of good learning materials, the idea that the literature is not relevant,...
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model and Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory hold considerable promise for advancing inclusive education. However, the effectiveness of UDL and MI in supporting inclusive science, technology, engineering, and ma...
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a widely accepted educational approach in the United States, and its adoption is increasingly observed in Europe and other international contexts. This growing implementation necessitates the development of stan...
Outdoor play can be linked to numerous health, cognitive, and social benefits for children. All children must have opportunities to engage in regular outdoor play experiences. Despite this, some children, including those with different abilities, are...
Over the past two decades, there has been a global movement towards creating more inclusive education systems and learning environments, which involves adopting transformative pedagogies, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL). However, empirica...
This systematic narrative review explores implementing the use of magic tricks for individuals with disabilities as a strategy to increase student engagement and meet the 2024 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines 3.0 for Engagement Consider...
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a digital escape room designed according to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles as an educational tool to raise awareness about school bullying and cyberbullying in lower secondary education. U...
This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of basketball, implemented according to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and educational best practices, as an inclusive tool for students with Special Educational Needs in lower secondary sc...
Inclusive AI-mediated mathematics education for students with learning difficulties refers to a human-centered approach to mathematics teaching and learning that uses artificial intelligence (AI), adaptive technologies, and data-rich environments to...
The present study explores the affordances of virtual reality (VR) technologies to enhance digital and media literacy skills within an interdisciplinary and inclusive K-12 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning context. Addressing gaps in resea...
The movement towards inclusive public education for deaf and hard of hearing children (DHH) has steadily gathered momentum during the last fifty years. Both within the United States and abroad, inclusive public education has been facilitated through...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education offers new opportunities for inclusive and sustainable learning. This study investigates the impact of an AI-enabled microlearning cycle—comprising short instructional videos...
From the perspective of educational inclusion proposed by Booth and Ainscow, the transformation of school systems revolves around three key dimensions: presence, participation and learning. These dimensions constitute the axes of the so-called Inclus...
6 November 2021
The recognition of the right to the inclusion of people with disabilities on a global scale has led to progress in the planning and development of policies and programs among different areas. The present work addresses the accessibility barriers to u...
Children with speech and language difficulties often face significant challenges in expressing their needs, emotions, and thoughts, which can lead to frustration, social isolation, and hindered participation in educational and social activities. Addr...
This qualitative study explored how elementary preservice teachers (PSTs) in an equity-centered teacher preparation program understood technology’s role in equity pedagogy. Drawing on two focus groups of five PSTs each—organized to reflec...
Assessment practices in Romanian primary education remain largely recall-based, despite curriculum expectations that prioritize reasoning, metacognition, and inclusive learning processes. This conceptual–analytical study examines the structural...
An experimental study investigated the effects of applying principles of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Focusing on epistemic beliefs (EBs) in inclusive science classes, we compared four groups who worked with learning environments based mo...
The purpose of this study was to investigate how students’ disabilities impacted their learning at the university and to measure their perceptions of universal design for learning (UDL). An online survey was administered at a large public resea...
Teacher education plays a key role in promoting inclusion and educational equity, especially in contexts characterised by increasing socio-cultural diversity and technological advancement. In this framework, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and di...
Given the growing relevance of issues of educational inclusion at an international level, educational curricula have pointed out the need to address the diversity of students in the classroom. In this article, a theoretical reflection is proposed aro...
In this paper, we focus on 23 undergraduate students’ application of a universal design for learning (UDL) evaluation framework for assessing a massive open online course (MOOC) in the context of a usability and accessibility university course....
Music education offers well-documented benefits for student learning; however, generalist teachers often report low confidence in integrating music into their lessons. This study applies Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to develop teach...
This review critically examines the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in science education, providing an integrative overview of research, methodologies, and disciplinary applications. The first section explores UDL across educati...
UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Report (2020) strongly recommends the adoption of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at the government level so that it becomes an integral part of countries’ inclusive education policies. However, UD...
The study investigates the universal design for learning (UDL) framework, utilizing neuroscience-based principles to support all children, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), within inclusive preschool environments. Highlighting t...
Blended learning has introduced a more accessible and flexible teaching environment in higher education. However, ensuring that content is inclusive, particularly for students with learning difficulties, remains a challenge. This paper explores how M...
Concurrent enrollment refers to partnerships between postsecondary institutions and schools through which secondary school students can complete a university class taught by a qualifying secondary school teacher at their secondary school. We propose...
The design of learning environments aimed at all students in the learning group is a requirement of modern lesson planning. In science education research, especially in the German tradition of didactics, the model of educational reconstruction (MER)...
Responding to student diversity has become a key policy priority in education systems around the world. In addition to international and national institutional policies, major changes are underway in instructional practices and pedagogy in many natio...
Thirty general education candidates from elementary education, middle/secondary education, and arts education in multiple sections of one course engaged in a series of discussion posts and lesson plans related to creating inclusive general education...
8 April 2021
This paper used the Critical Disability Theory (CDT) to analyse the provision of assistive technology (AT) and assistive devices at an institution of higher education in South African. In this empirical study, data were collected through interviews w...
Non-traditional learners comprise approximately 73% of undergraduate enrollment, representing diverse populations including first-generation college students, adult learners, veterans, multilingual learners, and students with family responsibilities....
Guaranteeing inclusive, high-quality education for all requires comprehensive changes to the curriculum so that, instead of creating or perpetuating barriers, these barriers are eliminated. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Universal Design for...
The promotion of equity and access for all children to learn science is critical in early childhood settings. Considering the benefits of teaching science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), it is important that educators embed t...
This paper explores the current state of the concept of transdisciplinarity at both theoretical and literary levels, with a particular focus on its development in education through a narrative review. It examines the didactic validity of this concept...
Responsible research and innovation (RRI) is growing in importance, and alongside this growth is an acknowledgement that for research and innovation projects to be successful, stakeholders must be involved from the outset. When developing guidelines...
This paper describes large, fine-grained, intentionally inclusive, research-based cognitive models called learning maps. Learning maps are the product of an intensive research synthesis process to develop formal learning models that better reflect th...
This study investigated the effectiveness of a five-session virtual professional development program designed to increase the knowledge of inclusive education practices among school-based professionals from 26 schools on a topic of their choice. Part...
This qualitative case study explores how preschool teachers enact inclusive pedagogical practices by integrating tangible technologies, low-tech, and no-tech tools within an inquiry-based learning framework. Focusing on teacher decision-making and ch...
The present empirical study investigates, analyzes, and discusses the affordances and limitations of an augmented reality (AR)-based educational intervention for the critical digital awareness of secondary school students through a sociocultural fram...
All students should have equal opportunities to pursue education. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, almost all teaching activities had to be switched from the traditional face-to-face format to digital platforms. Although it is now the post-pandemic...
The rapid digital transformation of higher education institutions (HEIs) has created new opportunities to promote sustainability-focused teaching, learning, and assessment. At the same time, traditional assessment methods often fail to accurately mea...
Background: The concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) is globally relevant in current healthcare climates. However, nursing students and teachers often struggle with integrating EBP effectively into a curriculum. This has implications for the way...
This study examined the effectiveness of professional development for inclusive education and best practices through a short-term technical assistance (TA) model across 15 schools. The professional development was structured to enhance school profess...
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous potential for promoting equity and access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, particularly for students with disabilities. This conceptual review explores how AI can add...
As digital technologies continue to evolve, they offer unprecedented opportunities to transform traditional educational paradigms. Virtual worlds offer a dynamic and immersive platform for fostering sustainability education, bridging the gap between...