Universal Design Instruction: How Faculty Employ Inclusive Teaching Strategies

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Abstract

Using universal design instruction (UDI) as a framework, this study explores inclusive teaching practices of four award-winning humanities and social sciences faculty at a large urban Research I university located in the northeastern region of the United States. UDI, is utilized to assist teachers in creating proactively inclusive instructional design, was employed as a measure of inclusivity. Using qualitative case-study approach, the study cross-examined the pedagogy of these faculty and unpacked specific techniques and practices embedded in their pedagogy that aligned with UDI. With each faculty member considered an individual case, structured classroom observations and interviews with target faculty, their colleagues, and student focus groups were conducted. The study yielded descriptive accounts of multidimensional teaching strategies that incorporated UDI.

Authors

• Morris Thomas, University of the District of Columbia

• Carl Stanley Moore, Temple University

• Adriel Adon Hilton, Grambling State University