There are over 1,300 UNSW students registered with Disability Services who have declared they have a disability that needs to be accommodated with educational adjustments to their studies.

This reflects a lack of accessibility in how we present information. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a relatively new concept in higher education and requires us to reconceptualise how we think about educational practice so that a greater diversity of students is included. This means thinking past traditional lecture and text-based learning.

In order to respond more effectively to the different learning requirements of our diverse population of students, we need to rethink the system. Universal Design for Learning means designing learning to be accessible from the start, limiting the amount of accommodations and modifications that must be made. This involves providing multiple means of representation, action/expression, and engagement. A/Prof Cumming discussed the importance of UDL and ways that UDL can be implemented in a university setting.

Author:	Remi Hatsumi (via theBox)
Created:	12/03/2019
Updated:	13/03/2019
Tags:	Scientia Education Academy Lecture Series
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