Problem Statement
The problem is … Principles of Universal Design for Learning are traditionally utilized to create access to
learning for students with disabilities, but not as a method of culturally responsive teaching.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this ethnography study is to describe the extent to which Universal Design for Learning
(UDL) principals are utilized to encourage culturally responsive learning environments in high school
biology classrooms.
Research Question(s)
To what extent are high school biology teachers implementing principles of Universal Design for Learning to
promote culturally responsive learning environments?
Which principle of Universal Design for Learning do high school biology teachers engage in the most with
their minority student population?
Which principle of Universal Design for Learning do high school biology teachers engage in the most with
their non-minority student population?
Possible Areas of Study
This module is cross discipline.
While the creation of an effective research question is a fundamental part of the project and its assessment,
there are a number of subject areas that may be used as a guide to choosing a research area. The following
list is by no means exhaustive and students are encouraged to tailor the project to their interests and
specialisms, however they should ensure that there is ample academic materials in circulation to support the
development of their research.
● Ethnomusicology and historical ethnomusicology
● Music theory, analysis and compositional research
● Cognition of music
● Educational research
● Music business research
● Interdisciplinary research
● Songcraft and lyrical/creative writing
● Music performance techniques
● Live sound technology research
● Live production technology research
● Creative music technology
Learning Materials:
The dissertation should be written in a formal, academic style and in an appropriate tense throughout.
Sources cited should be peer reviewed and academic as opposed to popular.
● Credible sources – students must identify a range of academic research relating to the research topic
(Wikipedia or non-peer reviewed articles and websites should not be used)
● See resource list within the MIP 603 online Canvas module.
● Herbert, T (2001) – Music in Words: A Guide to Researching and Writing about Music
● Greetham, B. (2009) How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation. Palgrave.
● Day, T (2013). Success in Academic Writing. Palgrave
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