I think it is important for the student with the speech difficulty to liaise
with their course tutor, personal tutor, etc concerning potential problems
that exist when giving a presentation.

Speaking from experience and with a history of stammering, I was naturally
nervous / fearful of standing in front of a class. Yet, I was glad for the
opportunity to discuss my fears and, although I managed to give several
presentations during my degree,(and benefited from the opportunity to
speak!) I was grateful that if, at the last moment, I did not want to speak,
there were other options - such as submitting the presentation as a written
coursework, or speaking to a very small group or on a one-to-one basis -
that were available to me.

Phil Judd
Bridgend College



-----Original Message-----
From: John Petrie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 08 April 2003 13:18
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Speech difficulties


hi

i think you need to look at what is being assessed. is it the persons
ability to give a good presentation or the information being presented?

it may also be worth considering who has most "difficulty" with the
presentation, the presenter with a lifelong speech problem or the
academics/students being asked to listen.

if the student cannot manage or does not want to speak then maybe the use of
speech output software on a laptop would be useful? others may benefit from
rehearsing the presentation in front of someone.

cheers

john

John Petrie
Student Advisor
University of Abertay Dundee
Dundee
DD1 1HG
01382 308932




-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Hart [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 07 April 2003 16:04
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Speech difficulties


Try getting the department to accept an Inspiration mindmap (or grey matter
plot if the fear of litigation is high)

        -----Original Message-----
        From: BRYAN JONES [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
        Sent: Fri 04/04/2003 09:30
        To: [log in to unmask]
        Cc:
        Subject: Speech difficulties



        Has anyone had produced any strategies, guidelines or have good
        ideas on adjustments that can be made for students with speech
        difficulties (e.g, Stammer, CP) on courses where they are expected
        to make verbal presentations (pretty much most courses here now).
        Bryan Jones
        Disability Support Services Manager
        Tel: 020 8411 5367




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