Requisitos inherentes en la inclusión del alumnado universitario con discapacidad | Inherent requirements in the inclusion of university students with disabilities

  1. Palomero-Sierra, Blanca 1
  2. Díez Villoria, Emiliano 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Salamanca
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    Universidad de Salamanca

    Salamanca, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02f40zc51

Journal:
Revista Española de Discapacidad (REDIS)

ISSN: 2340-5104

Year of publication: 2022

Issue Title: REVISTA ESPAÑOLA DE DISCAPACIDAD | Diciembre 2022 - Mayo 2023

Volume: 10

Issue: 2

Pages: 53-68

Type: Article

DOI: 10.5569/2340-5104.10.02.04 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor

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Abstract

Objectives: to explore the concept of inherent requirements as those knowledge, skills and learning outcomes expected within an academic program, which all students must satisfy. To analyze inclusion policies and methodologies in the university environment in other countries that explicitly describe inherent requirements. To determine the validity of such requirements as a tool to facilitate quality education for students with disabilities. Methodology: a scoping review of academic articles in databases and other sources of information relevant to the research subject was carried out, finally selecting 25 documents from the United Kingdom and Australia. Results: a framework is presented that, in an organized and proactive manner, describes the inherent requirements of an academic course and facilitates the provision of reasonable adjustments within an inclusive curriculum. Conclusions: it is necessary to address new methodological approaches and rethink current curricula to ensure non-discrimination of students with disabilities in Spanish universities. The use of methodologies based on inherent requirements would reduce barriers and ensure compliance with reasonable adjustments.

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