The Dyscalculia and Dyslexia Interest Group are holding the following event:
Engineering, Mathematics and the Dyslexic Student
The event will comprise several short presentations and discussion. The
presentations will address a range of issues relating to engineering, mathematics
and dyslexia, including case studies, the development of appropriate support and
assessment. The event includes the following presentations:
*Dyslexia Friendly Support for Engineering Mathematics
Sarah Parsons, Harper Adams University College
*Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Engineering – a case study
Jan Robertson, DeMontfort University
* MELEES - an environment to support Dyslexic students?
Stephen Hibberd, University of Nottingham
* Mind Mapping to Text Software: Mathematics Support for the Dyslexic
Engineering Student.
Glynis Perkin, Loughborough University
* Guidelines for Markers: a brief presentation of a new system at Leicester
University.
Fiona White, University of Leicester
There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Tuesday 16th March 2004 at University of Leicester from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
On-line booking
http://www.ltsneng.ac.uk/nef/events/event_apply/index.asp?evid=564
Numbers are limited. Please book by Wednesday 10th March 2004
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