From Training to Teaching: The Impact of UDL Faculty Professional Development on Student Perceptions

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Abstract

This study investigated the impact of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) faculty professional development on faculty lesson plans and student perceptions of the resulting instruction. Data from five cohorts of UDL professional development for community college faculty were analyzed. The results indicated that greater knowledge of UDL had a positive effect on both faculty application of UDL to lesson planning and student perception of inclusive classroom practices. However, higher scores on a rubric measuring UDL application unexpectedly predicted lower student perception scores. The total effect of UDL knowledge on student perception was positive and significant. These findings indicate the importance of UDL professional development for faculty and the need for sustained support beyond initial training.

Authors

• Christopher D. Hromalik, SUNY Oswego

• Elnara Mammadova, Purdue University