ORGANIZING AN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM THROUGH UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Abstract

The need for employing UDL principles in classes in higher education has become increasingly crucial, as many educators moved beyond traditional approaches to teaching students by using modern and more interactive methods. Universal Design for Learning acts as a powerful framework for organizing more inclusive and accessible learning environments, and benefits students of all abilities and backgrounds. The principles of UDL should be integrated into university classes, since many students with diverse learning backgrounds and needs enroll in higher education. UDL significantly impacts the quality of education for all students and creates a more vibrant and effective learning environment. The purpose of this scientific paper is to analyze how UDL can help teachers to organize effective and comprehensive classes in higher education. This research extends the work of previous scientific articles by reviewing several research papers investigated by researchers at the Cast for Applied Special Technology (CAST).