Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Across Cultures: The Application of UDL in Kuwaiti Inclusive Classrooms

The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the role of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in inclusive settings in which students with and without disabilities learn and gain knowledge. Five teachers from Kuwait participated in the study. Twenty-five consecutive observations were cond...

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Published in:SAGE open 2020-10, Vol.10 (4)
Main Author: Almumen, Huda A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Education
Educational Practices
Educational Technology
Elementary Secondary Education
Faculty Development
Foreign Countries
Inclusion
Instructional design
Kindergarten
Knowledge Base for Teaching
Learner Engagement
Learning
Qualitative research
Special Education
Student Needs
Students
Students with Disabilities
Teacher Attitudes
Teaching Methods
Universal design
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Summary:The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the role of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in inclusive settings in which students with and without disabilities learn and gain knowledge. Five teachers from Kuwait participated in the study. Twenty-five consecutive observations were conducted to derive the primary data for this study. Interviews with the teachers were also used to support/add to the study’s results. Findings indicate that UDL is effective in engaging all students, including those with disabilities. The results also found that although teachers may have basic knowledge of UDL, they need more training and practice to successfully address the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
ISSN:2158-2440
2158-2440
DOI:10.1177/2158244020969674