Multiple Means of Action & Expression in Higher Education Courses
Conference Tracks
Learning Theories and Pedagogy – Research
Abstract
Higher education classrooms are diverse learning environments and as such it is incumbent upon the instructor to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. There is an extensive body of research that describes the benefits of implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in higher education. The presentation will present evidence of the impact on the development of critical thinking skills in a course designed utilizing the principles of UDL specifically multiple means of action and expression with the incorporation of student choice. Student perspectives will be shared, as well as planning and implementation processes and differentiated course assignments.
Session Format
Presentation
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Publication Type and Release Option
Image (Open Access)
Recommended Citation
Muschaweck, Kim S., "Multiple Means of Action & Expression in Higher Education Courses" (2022). SoTL Commons Conference. 35.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2022/35
Multiple Means of Action & Expression in Higher Education Courses
Higher education classrooms are diverse learning environments and as such it is incumbent upon the instructor to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. There is an extensive body of research that describes the benefits of implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in higher education. The presentation will present evidence of the impact on the development of critical thinking skills in a course designed utilizing the principles of UDL specifically multiple means of action and expression with the incorporation of student choice. Student perspectives will be shared, as well as planning and implementation processes and differentiated course assignments.
