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Teaching Econometrics Inclusively: A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework for Student Engagement and Digital Skills Development – Research Poster

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This research poster presents a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework for teaching econometrics using Python, Google Colab and Canvas. It highlights inclusive teaching strategies, including mini-hackathons, instructional videos and real-world datasets, aimed at enhancing student engagement, accessibility and digital skills. Intended for edu

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This resource provides educators with a practical framework for integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles into the teaching of econometrics and other quantitative disciplines. It demonstrates how inclusive teaching practices can be combined with digital technologies, active learning and real-world applications to enhance student engagement, accessibility and the development of transferable skills.

Educators can use the poster as a starting point for redesigning modules to incorporate the three core UDL principles: multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression. Practical applications include developing short pre-lecture instructional videos, introducing collaborative mini-hackathons, creating interactive Python exercises using Google Colab, and integrating real-world datasets into teaching and assessment.

The approach is particularly relevant to disciplines such as economics, finance, business analytics, statistics and sustainability, where students may encounter barriers associated with technical content, mathematical concepts or programming.

Academic developers and instructional designers can use the framework to support curriculum redesign, facilitate staff development workshops and encourage discussion around inclusive digital pedagogy. The approach can be adapted to different class sizes, student cohorts and disciplinary contexts.

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