Vol. 13(1), pp. 27-32. , 2024.

ISSN: 2384-6151

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijebm2025040

 

 

Full Length Research

 

Promoting Inclusive Pedagogy through Universal Design for Learning in Special Needs Education.

 

1ALIU, CHARITY U., 2LONGPOE, PATRICIAL K. and 3AMWE, RACHEAL A.

 

1Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Jos. Email: charityaliu50@gmail.com 2Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Jos Email:lonpoepatricia@gmail.com 3Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Jos.  

Corresponding author’s Email:amweracheal44@gmail.com  

 

 

Accepted 19 January 2025

Abstract

 

Learners with special educational needs require special intervention and programmes due to their sensory, cognitive or intellectual and physical impairments. Special educators are expected to design instruction that will maximize the potentials of students with special learning need in the classroom. Universal design for learning is an inclusive approach that provides a structure and framework for special educators to design instruction that will maximize the potentials of students with special learning needs in an inclusive classroom. Incorporating universal design for learning will enhance inclusive practice by accommodating a wider variety of the special needs of learners as well as eliminating potential barriers or unnecessary learning obstacles. The paper examines the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the context of special needs education and its global relevance in special needs education. Moreso, the paper outlines the guidelines for universal design for learning in special needs education and finally, a way forward for promoting inclusive pedagogy through universal design for learning in special needs education.

 

Keywords: Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Globalization, Inclusive Education, Inclusive Pedagogy Learners with Special Needs.

 

Cite This Article As: ALIU, C.U., LONGPOE, P.K., AMWE, R.A. (2025). Promoting Inclusive Pedagogy through Universal Design for Learning in Special Needs Education. Inter. J. Econ. Bus. Manage. Vol. 13(1), pp. 27-32.