Implementation of UDL in a Low-Tech Math Classroom at Primary Level and its Outcomes

Abstract

A traditional teaching methodology is an approach that doesn’t take into account the variability in each learner in a classroom and their strengths and weaknesses that results in poor performance of the majority of students specifically in logical subjects like mathematics. Not only the conceptual understanding of students is compromised but also, the students face Math anxiety as a result of a lack of deep understanding and implementation of the subject. This causes an avoiding attitude of students towards math subjects or other courses that involves mathematical concepts. A new educational framework named Universal Design of Learning (UDL) includes every student in the classroom to learn irrespective of their background, disabilities, or learning preferences. The principles of the UDL framework include technology and pedagogy in a lesson plan that involves all the students in the classroom. In developing countries with low GDP being assigned to the education sector, technology integration is not possible in the short-run. The study examined the results of UDL implementation in a low-tech primary Math classroom. The results deduced that UDL could improve the conceptual understanding and reduce the math anxiety of students.