My view is that extended deadlines should be given if there is an individual
plan/strategy on how to use that time, A monitoring record should help to
make sure thaqt the support is really benefiting the student. It sound
complicated but, a study skills tutor should be able to provide this. Andy
Velarde, UKC
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From: "Mark Boyce" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 6:24 PM
Subject: Essay extensions for dyslexic studentsExtensions on essays should
be through a process of negotiation and therefore have to be taken on an
individual basis.
> This question has been asked of me by a Tutor at UWCI
>
> "I asked the question at the L&T workshop the other day about giving
> students extensions on essays etc and you advised not to.
>
> I have since checked that against the Ed Psych's reports on students he
> advises extensions for assignments as well as examinations...
>
> please help clarify!!"
>
> My reply is written below, does anyone have other opinions on this?
>
> Mark Boyce
> Dyslexia Support Tutor(UWIC)
>
> Extensions on essays should be through a process of negotiation and
> therefore have to be taken on an individual basis.
>
> Where time-management strategies have been developed through the support
> given by a Dyslexia Tutor the question should not arise. However, if the
> student has only received minimal support or if the time between questions
> handed out and their completion dates are very short then essay extensions
> may be given.
>
> What we have to judge is whether reasonable adjustments have been made to
> ensure that students are given an equivalent opportunity to demonstrate
> their knowledge. Ed Psychs generally offer recommendations that may assist
> us in doing making these judgements.
>
> It is then down to us to decide what would truly benefit the student. As
> was mentioned at the meeting, extensions can often have a negative effect
> for the student, in that the time has to be made up somewhere else,
> generally to the detriment of other modules.
>
> It's a complicated area and one where there are many differences of
> opinion. Mine is that unless there are extenuating circumstances such as
> those mentioned above, then an extension will do more harm than good.
> However, I will explore this further with Dr Richard Cook, our resident Ed
> Psych and get back in touch about it.
>
> I Hope this helps clear up your point.
>
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