Universal Design in Postsecondary Education: A Systematic Review

Author(s):  
Soonhwa Seok ◽  
Boaventura DaCosta ◽  
Linda S. Heitzman-Powell
2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (11) ◽  
pp. 1767-1791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meg Bruening ◽  
Katy Argo ◽  
Devon Payne-Sturges ◽  
Melissa N. Laska

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (6) ◽  
pp. 831-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuan D. Nguyen ◽  
Jenna W. Kramer ◽  
Brent J. Evans

The provision of grant aid is important to students’ postsecondary opportunities and success. It is well established that grant aid increases the probability of enrollment in postsecondary education. A slate of studies in recent years has extended this research to examine whether grant aid also has an impact on persistence and degree attainment. This article presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of the best available evidence of the effect of grant aid on postsecondary persistence and degree attainment. The systematic review identifies and describes the landscape of the literature on grant aid programs and their effects on postsecondary success. A meta-analysis of 43 studies yielding 75 effect sizes estimates that grant aid increases the probability of student persistence and degree completion between 2 and 3 percentage points. When considering the dollar amount of aid, we estimate an additional $1,000 of grant aid improves persistence and attainment by 1.5 to 2 percentage points. Suggestions for future research and implications for policy are discussed.


Author(s):  
Jacqueline Lidiane de Souza Prais ◽  
Vanderley Flor da Rosa

Para suprir as necessidades de uma prática pedagógica inclusiva, o Desenho Universal para a Aprendizagem - DUA tem representado uma possibilidade qualitativa para com as intenções e a efetivação da inclusão educacional no contexto educacional brasileiro. Portanto, esta pesquisa emergiu da seguinte questão de investigação: de que maneira o Desenho Universal para a Aprendizagem tem sido contemplado nas publicações científicas brasileiras? Para tanto, utiliza-se como metodologia de pesquisa a revisão sistemática das produções científicas brasileiras dispostas e selecionadas no banco de dados do Google Acadêmico e Portal de Periódicos da Capes, que possibilitou a análise de 23 produções. Estes estudos foram classificados e organizados em quatro categorias: (i) que apresentam resultados referentes a um levantamento bibliográfico selecionadas, (ii) que apresentam resultados referentes à pesquisa bibliográfica e propõe apresentar resultados de uma pesquisa de campo, (iii) que apresentam resultados para a construção/uso de um objeto de ensino e, (iv) que apresentam resultados referentes à pesquisa de campo, após análise da aplicação subsidiada ou o não uso do DUA. Como principal resultado e discussão, a pesquisa revela a necessidade de pesquisas que abordem a contribuição didática no campo da prática docente para inclusão educacional no contexto do ensino regular. As pesquisas também evidenciam a necessidade de formação docente para a implantação do DUA no planejamento de ensino e elaboração de atividades pedagógicas inclusivas, que contemplem o uso de recursos tecnológicos potencializando o processo de ensino e de aprendizagem.Palavras-chave: Desenho Universal para a Aprendizagem. Revisão Sistemática. Análise. Produções Científicas.AbstractTo supply the inclusive pedagogical practices necessities, the Universal Design for Learning (DUA, acronym in Portuguese for Desenho Universal da Aprendizagem) has represented a qualitative possibility in relation to the intentions, and implementation of the educational inclusion in the Brazilian educational context. Thus, this article has emerged from the following investigation question: how has the Universal Design for Learning been contemplated in the Brazilian scientific publications? For this purpose, as the research methodology, it is used the systematic review of the Brazilian scientific productions, in which 23 productions were selected in the Academic Google and in the Capes Periodical Portal. These studies were classified and organized in 4 categories: First, that presents selected results about a bibliographical survey; second, that shows results about the bibliographic research that intends to present results of a field research; third, results for construction/use of a teaching object, and fourth, results about the field research after the analysis of the subsided application with the DUA use or not. The main result and discussion of this research reveal the necessity of works that deal with the didactic contribution in the teacher’s practice field for educational inclusion in the regular teaching context. The bodies of research also highlighted that the teacher’s education for the DUA implementation, in the teaching and in the inclusive pedagogical activities, are necessary to contemplate the use of technological resources, maximizing the process of teaching and learning.Keywords: Universal Design for Learning. Systematic Review. Analysis. Scientific Productions.


2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
LaRon A. Scott ◽  
Colleen A. Thoma ◽  
Lauren Puglia ◽  
Peter Temple ◽  
Allison D'Aguilar

Abstract Young adults with intellectual disability (ID) continue to experience the least successful postschool outcomes among transition-aged youth (Sanford et al., 2011). Experts disagree on the most effective approach to improve outcomes such as employment, postsecondary education, and community living. In 2015, the National Goals Conference brought together educational researchers to set an agenda to guide the field in terms of research, practice, and policy (Thoma, Cain, & Walther-Thomas, 2015). One of their recommendations, based on promising research and practices, urged the field to identify effective personnel preparation and professional development practices that ensure general and special educators can implement a UDL framework (Thoma, Cain, et al., 2015). This study surveyed program coordinators at accredited universities to determine what is currently being done to prepare educators to implement a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, the extent to which a UDL framework is being incorporated into preservice courses in higher education, and how a UDL framework is being used to improve postschool outcomes for youth with ID.


2019 ◽  
Vol 113 (6) ◽  
pp. 493-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. Lund ◽  
Jennifer L. Cmar

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of survey-based research on predictors or correlates of employment outcomes for individuals with visual impairments (i.e., those who are blind or have low vision). Methods: We used a three-pronged systematic search process to identify quantitative, English, peer-reviewed articles published from 1990 to August 2018 that included analyses of factors related to employment in American adults with visual impairments. We coded all included articles for sample parameters, participant characteristics, quality indicators (QIs), and study outcomes. Results: Thirteen articles were included in the review. The majority of studies met few, if any, QIs. Education level, braille reading medium, and attending integrated or public schools were significantly associated with employment outcomes in most analyses in which those variables were included. Other demographic and disability-related variables were generally not associated with employment or yielded inconsistent results across studies. Psychosocial, service, and miscellaneous variables were included less frequently and were generally not associated with employment or yielded mixed results, with a few exceptions. Discussion: Based on our quality indicator ratings, there were consistent methodological weaknesses in this body of literature. Small samples ( N = 200 or fewer) were prevalent across studies, which limits both generalizability and statistical power. Use of nonrepresentative and nonnational samples further limits generalizability of the results, and a lack of longitudinal studies hinders our ability to draw causal inferences. More high-quality employment research is needed, particularly in the areas of braille, transportation self-efficacy, and other psychosocial factors. Implications for practitioners: Despite the methodological issues identified in the included studies, results support findings from other systematic reviews regarding the importance of educational advancement for individuals with visual impairments. Practitioners should encourage individuals with visual impairments who do not have college degrees to explore options for postsecondary education.


2020 ◽  
pp. 014544552097978
Author(s):  
Erik W. Carter ◽  
Lauren E. McCabe

Peers play a central role in supporting college access for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This review examines available research addressing the perspectives of college student peers on the inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) movement and their involvement in it. Approximately 2,670 peers—most of whom were female and undergraduates—participated in these 37 studies. We review findings addressing the views of peers on the following topics: (a) motivations for volunteering, (b) effectiveness as a peer support, (c) challenges they encountered, (d) impact of involvement on themselves, (e) impact of IPSE on their campus, (f) recommendations for IPSE programs, and (g) attitudes regarding disability. This research collectively highlights the multiple factors that draw peers to become involved, the experiences peers have within their campus’ programs, the myriad ways in which they and their campus may benefit from this movement, and their views regarding inclusion and disability. We offer recommendations for research and practice aimed soliciting the views and involvement of peers within the inclusive postsecondary education movement.


Author(s):  
Chuan Ma ◽  
Olivia Guerra-Santin ◽  
Masi Mohammadi

AbstractThis research explores current strategies and approaches directed to integrate innovative technologies in the home modification process to support independent living and ageing in place. The systematic review considered studies conducted from the perspective of architecture, smart technology, and gerontology. Scientific databases of related disciplines (e.g. Scopus, Web of Science, Engineer village, Google Scholar, Crossref) were searched and supplemented by hand search method. Thirty-three out of 2594 articles were analysed from three perspectives: the framework of the smart home environment for ageing in place, the smart home modification process, and problems and countermeasures of independent living. The result shows that both home modification and smart technologies can support older adults’ independent living, especially with fall prevention and indoor accessibility. Technologies deployed in older adults’ homes are transiting from manual assistive technology to more intelligent devices, and the notion of the robotic home has emerged. According to existing practices, universal design is an extensively adopted strategy for smart home design and modification. However, in most cases, universal design is used as a retrofitting guideline for general home settings rather than specifically for smart homes. The fundamental requirements in smart home modification phases are customisation, minimum life interference, and extensible technologies to cope with the ageing process.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
David Arendale

This Special Issue seeks to address the needs of all postsecondary/tertiary students for a barrier-free learning environment to increase their academic achievement, engagement, learning mastery, and persistence to graduation. Universal Design for Inclusive Pedagogy (UDIP) is sensitive to diverse students and individual differences to promote access and equity. While our colleagues in elementary and secondary education have been addressing this issue for many years, postsecondary education is a newer field for this approach. The six articles in this issue break new ground with regards to expanding the boundaries of Universal Design (UD). Areas explored in this Special Issue are transformed curriculum, innovative teaching and learning practices, cross-national and cross-cultural student interactions, application of UD to academic pathways, and UDIP embedded into the institutional culture and policies. The central themes of the articles are increased access, equity, and social justice for all students.


2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Wook Ok ◽  
Kavita Rao ◽  
Brian R. Bryant ◽  
Dennis McDougall

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