1st Edition

Universal Design for Learning A Critical Approach

Edited By Nicola Martin, Mike Wray, Joanna Krupa Copyright 2025
116 Pages
by Routledge

116 Pages
by Routledge

Critical Practice in Higher Education provides a scholarly and practical entry point for academics into key areas of higher education practice. Each book in the series explores an individual topic in depth, providing an overview in relation to current thinking and practice, informed by recent research. The series will be of interest to those engaged in the study of higher education, those... Read more

Introduction

1. Embedding UDL with disabled students

2. Implementing UDL policies and procedures 

3. UDL: Different learners, different places, different circumstances

4. Practical concerns of minority ethnic students: student voice and the awards gap

5. Effective and culturally sensitive online teaching and learning 

6. Consciousness raising: Collective responsibility and strategic thinking for UDL in Higher Education 

7. Overarching themes and future directions

Biography

Nicola Martin has worked in education since 1982 and in universities since 1993. As Professor of Social Justice and Inclusive Education at London South Bank University, she conducted research into embedding inclusive practice into all aspects of student experience under the UDL umbrella.

Mike Wray is a lecturer at the University of York. He has a background delivering and managing services in the public sector to support disabled people, before moving into higher education initially as manager of the disability service at the University of the West of England.

Joanna Krupa is currently a PhD student in education at London South Bank University. Her PhD includes aspects of UDL in exploring how parents and teachers of autistic pupils can bring together their respective knowledge and experiences to contribute to a more inclusive school environment.