ERIC Number: EJ1456575
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-2379-7762
EISSN: EISSN-2328-3343
Supporting Neurodiversity: A Partnership for Faculty Development Centering Universal Design for Learning (Practice Brief)
Ellen Hogan; Becca Edwards; Leslie D. Cramblet Alvarez
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, v37 n4 p351-358 2024
A collaboration between campus partners including the center for teaching and learning and a fee-based student learning support program set out to engage faculty in an educational campaign aimed at designing inclusive classrooms for neurodiverse students. The Neurodiversity Institute, a two-day interactive experience, provides faculty with tools to support neurodiverse students in the classroom, while cultivating sustained change beyond their participation in the Institute. Participants are tasked with developing deliverables aimed at self-reflection and growth, departmental engagement, and strategic planning for more systemic changes to practice. Findings indicated that faculty who engage with this program report a better understanding of key terms including accessibility, neurodiversity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Moreover, the requirement that participants engage their department and plan strategically resulted in innovative approaches to serving neurodiverse students at the department level. This article discusses the goals of the program, findings from post-institute surveys, and recommendations for other institutions striving to change the culture and improve the educational experience for neurodiverse students.
Descriptors: Universities, Access to Education, Inclusion, Partnerships in Education, Program Evaluation, Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Teacher Improvement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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