Sergiadis, A. D. R., Smith, P., & Uddin, M. M. (2024). How Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Are Open Educational Resources and Other Affordable Course Materials? College & Research Libraries, 85(1), 44–63. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.85.1.44
Summary: This survey study explored equitable use and access of the materials, diversity of representation within the content of the materials, and possible changes to pedagogy, specifically inclusive teaching. Answers of White students were compared against those of underrepresented minority (URM) students, and found an overall positive experience with low cost and open resources. However, diverse representation was lacking or underwhelming in the content of the materials and URM students had more difficulty accessing and using the materials, and though all students were likely to register in another low or no-cost course, URM students were slightly less likely than White students. Instructors also reported positive experiences, but also didn't feel the experience was transformative. All these findings and more are discussed in greater detail including the implications of embedding materials in the LMS, demonstration of areas where access support needs improvement, difficulties students have perceiving diverse representation if it isn't embedded in the course objectives, and the observations that some of the challenges may be more in the instructional practices than the resources themselves.
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