Process-Driven Math: Increasing Access to Education and Careers through User-Centered, Universal Design
Mathematics can be a gateway or a gatekeeper for students pursuing STEM degrees and careers. Often, for students with disabilities, it is a gatekeeper, as resources for making mathematics accessible are limited, creating barriers for students pursuing STEM-related careers that rely on mathematics achievement to earn degrees necessary for employment.
Join us for a panel discussion that will introduce Process-Driven Math (PDM), a novel method for teaching and assessing mathematics that was initially developed as a fully audio-based method to ensure accessibility for students who are blind or who have low vision. It has since been adapted for sighted learners, including those who have dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other disabilities. With funding from the National Science Foundation’s Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) program, the research team is studying the efficacy of PDM in foundational mathematics courses. They will show how user-centered, universal design can be used to improve learning for all students, and how this can translate to increased workforce opportunities.
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