STRATEGIES FOR AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN TANZANIA

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Student with visual impairments Universal Design for Learning Special Education

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Jackson Julius Manase
Archbishop Mihayo University College of Tabora, Department of Special Education Tanzania
Gabriel Walubita
University of Zambia, School of Education, EPSS Dept., Zambia
Kenneth Kapalu Muzata
University of Zambia, School of Education, EPSS Dept., Zambia

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            As enrolment of students with visual impairments in Tanzanian higher education increases, the need for inclusive teaching methods becomes more pressing. Universal Design for Learning provides a framework to meet these needs. This qualitative case study at a private Tanzanian university explored the strategies and challenges for Universal Design for Learning implementation through interviews and observations involving 12 participants, including lecturers, administrators, and students with visual impairments. Strategies for effective Universal Design for learning implementation include establishing resource rooms, hiring Braille transcribers, providing lecturer training, and creating a university centre for inclusive education. Key challenges identified include inadequate assistive devices, insufficient Braille skills among students with visual impairments and lack of trained lecturers. The study underscores the necessity of ongoing support and resources, particularly for accessible materials in visual intensive subjects. Prioritizing the procurement of assistive devices and up-to-date technology to enhance accessibility and facilitate equal participation in academic activities is essential

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Manase, J. J. ., Walubita, G. ., & Muzata, K. K. . (2024). STRATEGIES FOR AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING: : A CASE STUDY OF A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN TANZANIA. Kwame Nkrumah University Multi-Disciplinary Journal - Zambia, 1(2), 37–50. Retrieved from https://accessjournal.nkrumah.edu.zm/index.php/knuj/article/view/49
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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Kwame Nkrumah University Multi-Disciplinary Journal
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