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ERIC Number: EJ1408603
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 26
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0007-1013
EISSN: EISSN-1467-8535
What Next for Universal Design for Learning? A Systematic Literature Review of Technology in UDL Implementations at Second Level
Aibhin Bray; Ann Devitt; Joanne Banks; Sergio Sanchez Fuentes; Marta Sandoval; Katerina Riviou; Darren Byrne; Margaret Flood; Jean Reale; Silvia Terrenzio
British Journal of Educational Technology, v55 n1 p113-138 2024
In the last two decades, there has been a global movement towards pedagogies that create more inclusive school environments in order to meet the needs of diverse learners. One such approach is Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which foregrounds the design of flexible and accessible learning experiences for all, regardless of learner characteristics. Technology is a key enabler in this. To date, much of the research on UDL has focused on its impact in higher education, with less evidence available on the use of UDL within second-level education. This systematic literature review of n = 15 empirical studies selected from a wide-ranging search that returned an initial result of n = 1253 explores how the affordances of digital technology have been harnessed for UDL enactment at second level. The findings show that, to date, empirical research at second level has focused mostly on the easy wins within the UDL principle of Representation, where educators offer choice about how learners access content. However, there is a clear gap in UDL research on the use of technologies to support the Engagement and Action & Expression principles of UDL, supporting student self-regulation and self-assessment, and on technology-mediated communication and collaboration. The paper highlights the potential for future cross-pollination of research in educational technology with UDL.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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