Handbook of universal design for learning : research and practice / edited by James D. Basham (professor of special education, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas) and K. Alisa Lowrey (professor of special education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Indiana University, USA).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Basham, James D., editor.

Lowrey, K. Alisa, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar handbooks in education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Inclusive education--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Inclusive education.

Instructional systems--Design--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Instructional systems.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (406 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This vital Handbook explores Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a flexible framework that helps educators design learning environments that address the diverse needs of all students. James Basham and K. Alisa Lowrey bring together global experts in sociology, neuroscience, education and design to assess how UDL can transform education. Contributing authors explore how UDL's principles of engagement, representation and expression can be applied across educational contexts from K-12 through to teacher training. They illustrate the ways in which UDL can reduce systemic barriers and encourage designing for learner differences from the start of one's educational journey, rather than retrofitting lessons after challenges arise. This Handbook addresses pressing issues in the field, including the need for stronger research evidence and implementation, drawing from cutting-edge research in neuroscience, education, and design fields. Focussing on technological innovations such as AI, VR and digital tools, chapters examine practical case studies to emphasize UDL's potential to promote equity and accessibility. The Handbook of Universal Design for Learning is an essential resource for students and academics in inclusive education, particularly those focused on instructional design approaches. It will also enlighten educators, educational policymakers and instructional designers developing inclusive educational policy and practice"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface: A tale of two UDL researchers

An introduction to the handbook of universal design for learning: Research and practice / James D. Basham and K. Alisa Lowrey

Part I: Expanding and examining UDL

1. The UDL research we have is not the research we need / Dave L. Edyburn

2. Universal design for learning in the age of artificial intelligence / James D. Basham, Angelica Fulchini Scruggs and Yerin Seung

3. Crip methods: Universal design for learning in qualitative research / Laura N. Sarchet and Samantha G. Daley

4. Reporting on universal design for learning in research / Taehyun T. Kim, James D. Basham and Yerin Seung

5. Universal design for learning observation measurement tool: Translation and cross-cultural adaptation into French and Italian / Laura Rusconi and Daniela G�ang-Pacifico

Part II: UDL across contexts and possibilities

6. Universal design for learning: What does the law require? / Mitchell L. Yell, David F. Bateman and K. Alisa Lowrey

7. How UDL can support faculty and students in low-resourced settings: Findings from a mixed methods study in Liberia / Nicholas J. Hoekstra and Hayley Niad

8. Preparing for different futures in inclusion: Framing the growth of the UDL momentum in the K-12 and postsecondary sectors from the perspective of sustainable development / Frederic Fovet

9. From recommendation to reality: Examining UDL in state education policies / K. Alisa Lowrey, Cassandra H. Williams and L. Denise Williams

10. The pedagogy of possibility: UDL as iteration, critique, and creation / Jose Blackorby and Elizabeth Hartmann

11. UDL: A Trojan horse for digital accessibility / Cynthia Curry, Mindy Johnson and Allison Posey

Part III: Designing with intention: UDL and inclusive practice

12. UDL as a process: Intentional and inclusive instructional design for various learning environments / Anya S. Evmenova and Kavita Rao

13. Applying principles of UDL 3.0 to support the inclusion of learners with complex support needs / Jennifer A. Kurth and Megan Gross

14. The current state of research: Examining universal design for learning and intellectual disability / K. Alisa Lowrey

15. UDL and innovative technologies / Sean J. Smith, Adam Carreon, Samantha R. Goldman and Bridget C. Smith

16. Environmental design for UDL / Michael C. Ralph, David Reid

Part IV: UDL in higher education and teacher education

17. Building expert learners through goal setting and formative feedback / Susie L. Gronseth, Thamar Solorio, Manuel Montes-y-Gomez, Hugo J. Escalante and Ioannis A. Kakadiaris

18. The integration of UDL and the scholarship of teaching and learning / Eric J. Moore

19. Application of UDL in higher education and teacher education / Aleksandra K. Hollingshead and KaeCee M. Holden

20. The intersection of supports: Accommodations and UDL for student success / Jordan Shurr and Haley Clark

21. Equipping UDL trainers for change: Skills that support equitable practice / Loui Lord Nelson and Jingrong Xie

22. UDL exists in the wild: Where and how we find UDL in higher education / Cassandra H. Williams and Sarah Mazur

23. Conclusion: Designing forward-the future of universal design for learning / James D. Basham and K. Alisa Lowrey.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035337859 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.