Universal Design within education refers to developing course content, assessment, teaching materials and delivery methods to be accessible by all students including students with disability. The goal of applying UD design principles to assessments is to design and develop assessments that allow participation & success for all students. There is limited focus on inclusive assessment within the current assessment regime, which mainly consists of traditional assessment practices such as examinations and essays. This presentation will introduce the broad principles of Universal Design in assessment as covered in literature and the importance of incorporating multiple means of representation, action, expression and engagement within assessments. The presentation will explore how incorporating Universal Design principles within the curriculum can improve outcomes for students and reduce faculty workload. We will provide an overview of the practical steps, which we have taken at Sydney University to begin the transformation of assessment planning to ensure that universal design principles are incorporated in the process.
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