hi folks
i appreciate what others have already said but the reality is i do not have
access to that many dyslexia tutors with time on their hands.
so like others i know i try to use postgrads but find those on taught
courses are usually too busy with their own heavy workload and those doing
research begin by saying they are managing their own workload, have time etc
but can't commit for a full year as their research obviously takes
precedent. last month i had a pgrad interested in being a reader but he
wanted to dictate the number of hours worked and when he could work -
because he had a big research experiment coming up but wanted/needed the
extra cash for the month before he was really busy.
i know what you mean about using postgrads as they at least have a degree as
a "qualification" but i have also tended to go with mature students more
often because they are more reliable.
cheers
john
John Petrie
Student Advisor
University of Abertay Dundee
Dundee
DD1 1HG
01382 308932
-----Original Message-----
From: Carol Doyle [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 04 December 2002 12:59
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Proof reading for students with dyslexia
Hi everyone
I would like to find out what other HEIs are doing regarding the above. We
are thinking of utilising postgrad level support workers to proof read
dyslexic student's work. Before we decide if we are definitely going to
push forward we have several issues we need to resolve. These are: (1) do
other HEIs feel that a minimum of postgrad qualification is appropriate to
carry out this role (2) what hourly rate is appropriate and (3) the kind of
feedback the proof reader would need to give the student, i.e. one-to-one
or via written notes. Obviously there are time implications with feedback
and the resultant payment to the proof reader.
I would be really grateful if you could share your Institutional practice.
Carol
Carol Doyle
Accessible Curriculum Development Advisor
Disability Department UWIC
Western Avenue Cardiff CF15 2YB
Tel: 02920 416170
Email: [log in to unmask]
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