There is an excellent online module which is an introduction to disability
awareness at
http://www.selfdirection.org/
Which I know has been used as the introductory module for a more in depth
masters level course.
also look at the DEMOS materials
http://www.demos.ac.uk/
Adrian Higginbotham,
Learning Technology Adviser (disability)
Email [log in to unmask]
tel: 0161-2952555
ODL,
Technology House,
Lissadel Street, Salford M6 6AP.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karen Robson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:21 AM
Subject: Designing and delivery disability module
> Hi
> I've been requested to design and partially deliver a module on
> disability. It is to aim for Level 2 and will form part of a generic
suite
> of modules which students can choose from and opt into, eg Careers Ed,
Work
> experience etc.
>
> The initial brief is very slim (?!); to cover Disability in the broad
sense
> and be relevant to students from Arts based courses, to Sport, to Science
> and everything in-between. It is to involve 'witnesses' ie people who can
> bring personal experience to aid the students' learning about a particular
> area eg discrim in the work place--that sort of thing.
>
> Delivery is to be via myself/ witnesses and tutors (yet to be told of this
> plan?!). Given that it must hit students with various clashing timetables
> there will be I think a lot of VLE delivery supported by facilitated
> discussion groups and timetabled seminars. Assessment I have been
advised,
> must utilise CAA to make it cost effective ( I have operational doubts
> here) with limited traditional assess methods.
>
> Overall, I think the ethos is sound in that we want to create Graduates
who
> are socially aware etc etc, however getting them to that point is another
> story!!
>
> So my question. Has anyone been involved in a similar project? Do you have
> any advice/ hints/ tips etc? Would you have module descriptors you'd be
> prepared to share? I feel rather like I'm thrashing around in the dark at
> present given all the constraints, so would really welcome any input
> however small whilst I undertake a feasibility study into this proposal.
> All info would be treated in confidence.
>
> I'd be grateful if members could contact me directly--
> [log in to unmask], unless you want to share your ideas.
>
> Many thanks
> Karen
> Disability Service Manager UWIC
>
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