Accommodation Dispensing or Course Design Consulting?: Views and Experiences of Accessibility Consultants Contributing to Inclusive Course Redesigns in Postsecondary Education
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| Title: | Accommodation Dispensing or Course Design Consulting?: Views and Experiences of Accessibility Consultants Contributing to Inclusive Course Redesigns in Postsecondary Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burge, Philip, Mazzuca, Josephine |
| Source: | Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy. 2022 (201):75-89. |
| Availability: | Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration. Available from: College of Education, University of Saskatchewan. Tel: 306-966-7619; Web site: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cjeap/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Postsecondary Education Higher Education Two Year Colleges |
| Descriptors: | Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Instructional Design, Inclusion, Accessibility (for Disabled), College Faculty, School Personnel, Community Colleges, Foreign Countries, Role |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| ISSN: | 1207-7798 |
| Abstract: | There are growing demands to proactively support students with disabilities in postsecondary education. This article examines a mixed-methods study with accessibility consultants and other faculty in a community college pilot program focussed on redesigning courses to increase inclusiveness. Findings highlight the successful and well-received role of the accessibility consultants collaborating in redesign triads. Challenges experienced by accessibility consultants are also discussed, for example, around time allocation for this type of work along with their daily support of students. Recommendations for accessibility consultants involvement in expanding inclusive course redesigns are made, such as, including them more in the process of curriculum design and ensuring appropriate time for their participation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1379779 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | There are growing demands to proactively support students with disabilities in postsecondary education. This article examines a mixed-methods study with accessibility consultants and other faculty in a community college pilot program focussed on redesigning courses to increase inclusiveness. Findings highlight the successful and well-received role of the accessibility consultants collaborating in redesign triads. Challenges experienced by accessibility consultants are also discussed, for example, around time allocation for this type of work along with their daily support of students. Recommendations for accessibility consultants involvement in expanding inclusive course redesigns are made, such as, including them more in the process of curriculum design and ensuring appropriate time for their participation. |
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| ISSN: | 1207-7798 |
