Enhancing students' resilience in educational transition: The role of universal design for learning in digital era

Abstract

As educational transitions, particularly from secondary to tertiary education, represent critical junctures in students' academic journeys, often fraught with significant challenges, fostering students' resilience in the digital era becomes paramount. Universal design for learning (UDL) emerges as a promising approach to address this imperative, aiming to create inclusive educational environments that cater to diverse learner needs. This study investigates the impact of integrating UDL on students' resilience during educational transitions. Through in-depth interviews and questionnaire analysis conducted with a sample of 13 transitioning students at Ibnou Zohr University, this research highlights the transformative potential of UDL in creating inclusive educational environments tailored to individual needs. Results indicate that UDL integration facilitates access to diversified pedagogical supports, fosters student motivation, and strengthens their ability to overcome transition-related challenges. These findings underscore the significance of continued exploration of UDL in enhancing global education quality.