"Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff."
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>As part of a process to refine our system of identifying students with
>dyslexic tendancies, we are considering offering a short dictation
>exercise
>during Induction Week. Do other HE institutions screen new intakes in this
>way? If not, why not, and what are the alternatives?
>
>Any sharing of information would be much appreciated!
>
>Thanks! Diolch!
>
>Tom
Hi Tom
yes we've used this - we do point out to students that a dictation is not
the whole story but we've found it works really well in terms of flagging
up student support available. We've also used Key Skills Builder (the
printouts can be used by dyslexia tutors to try and pick up profiels of
difficulty) but not everyone likes this. Alternatively we have Quick Scan
but so far it is underused. Everything is followed up by a dyslexia
screening on request.
Alison
Alison James
Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator
Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College
Falkner Road
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7DS
Tel: 01252 892762
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