2024, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A
UDL based accessible e-content for inclusive classrooms: End user experiences
Author(s): Dr. Bharti Kaushik, Dr. Sheela Rajeshwari and Divya Shokeen
Abstract: National Policies and Schemes have paved a way for children with special needs to access education according to their learning needs. To achieve inclusion of all children in regular classrooms, a flexible approach in curriculum and pedagogy is needed. Inclusive classrooms have learners of different backgrounds, preferences and abilities. Therefore a Universal Design would provide opportunity and flexibility to all learners. UDL based approach ensures that all learners should engage in learning and comprehend the concepts in their own way. Therefore UDL framework has been emphasized by the NEP 2020, so that comprehensive range of students can get specialized accommodations in learning rather than ‘retrofit’ (Rose & Meyer 2002) teaching practices.In accordance with NEP 2020, a lot of accessible content has been developed by CIET NCERT, following the principles of UDL, to provide educational e-Content to every nook and corner of the country through online as well as offline modes, to sustain inclusive and equitable education. But merely developing content would not be enough for understanding its impact on holistic development of children with special needs. Dissemination of this content and analyzing its impact is likewise significant. The present study was conducted to understand the accessibility and awareness of UDL based e content among the stakeholders in the schools of Delhi. The data was collected from the schools with the help of researchers’ made questionnaires, observation and feedback form. Both special educators and teachers working in the schools of Delhi were found to be well-aware of UDL based e content. However, many challenges related to infrastructure were faced during integration of this content in the classroom teaching learning process.
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Dr. Bharti Kaushik, Dr. Sheela Rajeshwari and Divya Shokeen. UDL based accessible e-content for inclusive classrooms: End user experiences. International Journal of Intellectual Disability. 2024; 5(1): 33-38.
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