UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING: ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING METHODS IN COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is another perspective about educational training. It is regarded
as an essential implement in the pre-emptive planning of manageable and usable all inclusive learning
and teaching methods, and environments. Classroom use of UDL includes the utilization of innovation
and different methods of instruction among others as captured in its three core principles of
representation, expression and engagement. The purpose of this investigation is to assess the
compliance of the various teaching methods employed in Covenant University (CU) in Ota, Ogun
State, Nigeria, with the UDL principles, with a view to identifying possible areas for improvements. CU
is a private university whose goal is to be one of the best ten universities in the world by 2022. Thus
the need to have its teaching methods conforms to international best practices. The study employed a
qualitative research approach using structured interview specifically designed for the research to
collect data. The analyzed data is presented using descriptive approach. The outcome of the study will
be useful to guiding policies towards achieving inclusive education in higher institution of learning,
particularly in Nigeria and other developing nations.
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