Inclusive Online and Distance Education for Learners with Dis/abilities: Promoting Accessibility and Equity

This book explores the practical applications of inclusive online education, focusing on moving the conversation away from individual accommodations to models that prioritize the success of all students and teachers. It highlights the need to understand historical challenges, design strong online instruction, and incorporate placed-based thinking and social settings to create humane online learning environments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 141 pages
Publication date: 24 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The term "Inclusive Online Education" has sparked significant interest within and across educational levels and contexts, yet practical applications of it remain elusive in many institutional settings. Chapters in this book delve into defining and interrogating notions of inclusion, while the research studies presented here focus on shifting the conversation about inclusive online education away from individual accommodations that students must qualify for. Instead, the authors advocate for models where learning experiences are meticulously crafted to ensure the success of all students and teachers, both technically and relationally. While some authors briefly touch upon the importance of understanding the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the chapters in this book go beyond UDL to encompass a broader understanding of historical challenges with inclusive education, emerging insights into designing robust online instruction, and the significance of leveraging placed-based thinking and social contexts to create online learning environments and experiences that are not only humanized but also humane.

This book serves as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students in the fields of Education, Education Policy, Educational Research, and Disability Studies in Education. The chapters included within this volume offer insightful perspectives and practical insights into the realm of inclusive online and distance education for learners with dis/abilities. By exploring these topics in depth, the book contributes to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to create more equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032534503