Training Package Based on Universal Design for Learning to Develop Teaching Excellence Skills and Academic Freedom for the Educational Empowerment of Student Teachers at the Faculty of Home Economics

Authors

1 Faculty of Home Economics – Helwan University

2 Department of Educational Home Economics – Facultyof Home Economics – Helwan University

Abstract

The current research aimed to assess the effectiveness of a training package based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in developing teaching excellence skills and enhancing academic freedom as a means of educational empowerment among student teachers at the Faculty of Home Economics.

The study employed a quasi-experimental design using one group with pre- and post-measurements. The research sample consisted of 25 student teachers from the Faculty of Home Economics.

Research tools included:A Teaching Excellence Skills Test,A Teaching Excellence Observation Checklist, and An Academic Freedom Scale for Educational Empowerment.

The instructional materials included the design and implementation of the training package, which encompassed A booklet of fundamental concepts,A trainer’s guide,and A student teacher’s guide.

Findings revealed a statistically significant difference at the 0.01 level between the pre- and post-test scores in favor of the post-test for all assessment tools. Results also indicated a positive correlation between the student teachers’ scores in teaching excellence skills (both cognitive and practical components) and their scores on the academic freedom scale following the implementation of the training program.

The study recommended. Additionally, the study emphasized the importance of incorporating Universal Design for Learning into teacher education curricula and training students on its practical application to address individual learning differences and promote instructional excellence.



Keywords:

Training Package – Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – Teaching Excellence – Academic Freedom – Educational Empowerment.

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