Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 59-72 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Higher Education Research and Development |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Jan 2017 |
Keywords
- Equity
- Inclusive education
- STEM education
- Student experience
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Understanding the graphical challenges faced by vision-impaired students in Australian universities. / Butler, Matthew; Holloway, Leona; Marriott, Kim; Goncu, Cagatay.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Understanding the graphical challenges faced by vision-impaired students in Australian universities
AU - Butler, Matthew
AU - Holloway, Leona
AU - Marriott, Kim
AU - Goncu, Cagatay
PY - 2017/1/2
Y1 - 2017/1/2
N2 - Information graphics such as plots, maps, plans, charts, tables and diagrams form an integral part of the student learning experience in many disciplines. However, for a vision impaired student accessing such graphical materials can be problematic. This research seeks to understand the current state of accessible graphics provision in Australian higher education. We conducted an online survey of 71 vision-impaired university students and semi-structured interviews with 44 key stakeholders (students, academics, disability liaison officers and accessible graphics providers). We found that difficulty in accessing graphical materials was a barrier to many vision-impaired students and that there were systemic problems with current processes for accessible graphics provision. Recommendations are made on ways to address these concerns in order to provide a more equitable higher education experience.
AB - Information graphics such as plots, maps, plans, charts, tables and diagrams form an integral part of the student learning experience in many disciplines. However, for a vision impaired student accessing such graphical materials can be problematic. This research seeks to understand the current state of accessible graphics provision in Australian higher education. We conducted an online survey of 71 vision-impaired university students and semi-structured interviews with 44 key stakeholders (students, academics, disability liaison officers and accessible graphics providers). We found that difficulty in accessing graphical materials was a barrier to many vision-impaired students and that there were systemic problems with current processes for accessible graphics provision. Recommendations are made on ways to address these concerns in order to provide a more equitable higher education experience.
KW - Equity
KW - Inclusive education
KW - STEM education
KW - Student experience
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U2 - 10.1080/07294360.2016.1177001
DO - 10.1080/07294360.2016.1177001
M3 - Article
VL - 36
SP - 59
EP - 72
JO - Higher Education Research and Development
JF - Higher Education Research and Development
SN - 0729-4360
IS - 1
ER -