The Impact of Universal Design for Learning in a Visual Arts Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
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Publication Date
5-2024
Degree Name
Art Education (K-12), M.S.Ed.
Department
Art and Design Department
School
School of Arts and Sciences
Description
Artmaking is a meaningful practice where self-expression and creativity thrives. All students, regardless of ability, have the right to participate in such a significant experience in their educational journey. Yet, current teaching strategies do not meet the needs of students with disabilities in the art classroom and are contributing to inauthentic and inaccessible artmaking experiences. This study sought to investigate how Universal Design for Learning’s principle, Multiple Means of Action and Expression, can be incorporated into a visual arts curriculum for students with disabilities in a self-contained setting. Findings demonstrate an increase in student participation, an increase of stronger evidence supporting student learning and achievement of learning objectives, a greater amount of teacher reflection, and the decreased need for adaptive materials.
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The Impact of Universal Design for Learning in a Visual Arts Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
Artmaking is a meaningful practice where self-expression and creativity thrives. All students, regardless of ability, have the right to participate in such a significant experience in their educational journey. Yet, current teaching strategies do not meet the needs of students with disabilities in the art classroom and are contributing to inauthentic and inaccessible artmaking experiences. This study sought to investigate how Universal Design for Learning’s principle, Multiple Means of Action and Expression, can be incorporated into a visual arts curriculum for students with disabilities in a self-contained setting. Findings demonstrate an increase in student participation, an increase of stronger evidence supporting student learning and achievement of learning objectives, a greater amount of teacher reflection, and the decreased need for adaptive materials.
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Research advisor: Alexandra Allen