Collaborative Learning of Macroeconomics Through the Lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Abstract

The paper shows that implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for collaborative learning through teams in a Macroeconomics course can help to transform students’ educational experience to become lifelong learners. The UDL uses a portfolio of assessments in the course and team presentation happens to be one of them. In this paper students form teams through self-selection exercise and work in teams throughout the semester to produce and present research outcomes of analyzing macroeconomic policy in a globally connected world. The presentation requires students to apply their learning of country specific macroeconomic issues on global policy decisions. This enables transforming classroom learning into an immersive experience for future career choices of students developing transferable skills in the process.