Impact of Disability Accommodations on Learning Experiences Among Undergraduate Students in Hyflex

• In Event: Reimagining Inclusive Instructional Practices for Students With Disabilities

Abstract

Accessibility and provision of academic accommodation in science, technology, engineering, and math remains challenging for students with disabilities. HyFlex learning environments have become part of the norm, yet our literature review did not show any research on the experiences of students with disabilities in HyFlex classrooms. This quantitative study investigated the experiences of undergraduate students who requested accommodation in a HyFlex introductory human-centered design course. Results of an equivalence test demonstrated that students with and without accommodation requests did not have equivalent experiences in academic performance and basic psychological needs. Sentiment analysis revealed higher positive feedback on autonomy satisfaction for students with accommodations, while students without accommodations highlighted positive feedback on engagement.

Keywords: academic accommodation, students with disabilities, HyFlex, STEM

Authors

• Elnara Mammadova, Purdue University

• Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University

• Emre Topalgokceli, Independent Scholar