¹PhD. Nguyen Duc Huan, ²MA. Nguyen Thi Hong

¹Faculty of Education, Thu Dau Mot University, Ho Chi Minh City

²Faculty of Education, Thu Dau Mot University, Ho Chi Minh City

DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i4n09

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ABSTRACT

In the context of the internationalization of higher education and the increasing diversity of learners, inclusive and multicultural education has become an inevitable trend in university training. This paper aims to propose a method for designing multicultural lectures combined with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model to meet the diverse learning needs of students in a university environment. This study utilizes document analysis, theoretical synthesis, and proposes a lesson design model. The research results suggest a six-step lesson design process: analyzing diverse learners, identifying learning outcomes, designing multicultural content, designing learning activities using UDL (Universal Learning Design), designing diverse assessments, and adjusting through feedback. The proposed model contributes to improving the quality of university teaching, promoting equality in access to education, and developing intercultural competence for students. The paper also offers some recommendations for lecturers and higher education institutions in implementing inclusive course design.

KEYWORDS:

Inclusive education, multiculturalism, UDL, lesson design, higher education

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Cite this Article:Huan, P. N. D., & Hong, M. N. T. (2026). Multi-Cultural Lesson Design Methods and UDL Applications in Inclusive Education in University. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITY & MANAGEMENT RESEARCHS, 5(4), 655-663. https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i4n09

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