Crisis – Challenge – Coherence: Combining Universal Design for Learning and Sense of Coherence

• Lavrysh, Yuliana ^[2] ; Ruhlow, Daniel ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Rostock

     University of Rostock

     Kreisfreie Stadt Rostock, Alemania

     
  2. [2] National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”
• Localización: Multidisciplinary Journal for Education, Social and Technological Sciences, ISSN-e 2341-2593, Vol. 11, Nº. 2, 2024, págs. 137-164
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.4995/muse.2024.21307
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    The study investigates the effectiveness of using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach as a trauma-sensitive pedagogy strategy in higher education. By integrating the concepts of UDL and Salutogenesis, we aimed to develop a tool that promotes healthy learning, problem-solving, and motivation among students. Salutogenesis emphasizes the development of a Sense of Coherence (SoC), which serves as a tool for stress resilience and restoration. To assess the impact of UDL practices on SoC levels, we administered a Sense of Coherence-13 questionnaire before and after implementing UDL practices in English language classes at a polytechnic university. All the students in the study had experienced traumatic events caused by the current crisis in Ukraine. The study focused on demonstrating that UDL practices can serve as a restorative and inclusive tool. The results indicate that the application of UDL practices led to an increase in SoC levels, demonstrating their potential for promoting restoration. Additionally, teacher interviews were conducted to identify the challenges and benefits of implementing UDL practices.

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