UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR INSTRUCTION: EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this Phenomenological study was be to explore the experiences of students in post-secondary education institutions regarding faculty efforts to differentiate the instruction and make instructional accommodations for students who struggle academically. Methodology In this study, the researcher used both quantitative and qualitative research methodology of phenomenology to explore the experiences of students in post-secondary educational institutions regarding faculty efforts to differentiate the instruction and make instructional accommodations for students who struggle academically. Thus, the researcher gained knowledge as participants answered the survey/ questionnaire. 131 current community college students participated in the survey/questionnaire. Keywords: Universal Design for Instruction, postsecondary, students with disabilities