Have others experienced problems obtaining permission for alternative paper
version of QTS tests for PGCE students?
I was astonished when I contacted the TTA to support a dyslexic students'
request for paper alternatives to the computer test for numeracy that they
asked for another diagnostic assessment as the current one only recommended
extra time, a reader and separate invigilation. They were happy to allow
this but not allow arrangements for a hard copy test. This student (and many
other students no doubt) with mild scotopic sensitivity, experiences
difficulties with the format of the maths test where she has problems
'reading' the scattergraphs, has to scroll up and down to re-read questions,
and close tables so she can re-read questions before re-opening the table
again. The questions are read out twice which is very distracting too.
Despite having her E P report the TTA seemed unable or unwilling to
extrapolate the information sufficiently to allow her to sit a paper
version. The E P would not have known she was thinking of doing teacher
training (and QTS tests on computer) when he assessed her. She has taken the
test on computer 5 times already.
I am hoping they will re-think this as it surely does not comply with SENDA
and I intend to ask for paper copy for other students with similar
difficulties.
Mary Reece
Dyslexia Adviser
Disability Resource Centre
The Old Library
University of Exeter
Prince of Wales Road
Exeter
EX4 4PT
Tel:(01392) 262094
Fax:(01392) 262092
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