Hi
This is a difficult one. I have a few students who have special
considerations because of "minor" problems such as poor short term memory
slow writing speed etc. who are not dyslexic. If their assessment is carried
out by a suitably qualified person and their recommendation is that they be
given extra time, use of a PC or whatever I don't think you have any choice
but to go with that recommendation. As to disadvantaging other students,
they all have the right and the opportunity to avail themselves of the
disability service if they feel they have a problem so surely it's up to
them to do so and if they don't there is not a lot you can do for them.
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: Kirsty Mackenzie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 26 November 2002 11:31
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Variation to assessment for non-dyslexic students
Hi,
How do other HEIs deal with the issue of students whose Educational
Psychologist states that they do not have a specific learning difficulty but
do require extra time in exams due to slower writing speed (for example)?
If you action these recommendations, is there then an issue of inequity to
(non-dyslexic) students who have not had an EP assessment? Are you then in a
position where, in fairness you should then be offering EP assessments to
all students at the institution? (with nigh on 20,000 students, I don't
think our Hardship Fund could stretch to this, let alone our admin systems!)
Any feedback or advice would be welcomed!
Kirsty
Disability Coordinator
Student Services
University of Brighton
(01273) 642885
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