In some countries students (dyslexic or not) are tested orally most of the time
or are given the opportunity to have an oral exam if they did badly (or very
well) in their exams.
I know of several cases of master students from Russia who had never sat written
exams and did not know they were dyslexic until sitting exams in the UK.
In Portugal where I come from, at undergraduate level you have the chance of an
oral exam if your marks are from 7-9 in a scale of 20 (a pass is 10). If your
mark is above 16 out of 20, you are also examined orally if you want to
maintain or increase your mark. This is to show that not only can you
articulate your thoughts in writing but also you can be challenged and defend
your work orally.
I hope this helps in the debate
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Quoting John Conway <[log in to unmask]>:
> I would also appreciate any information - a dyslexic student is claiming that
> she can perform far better orally than in writing and requesting a viva
>
> Dr John S Conway
> Principal Lecturer / Chair, Research Committee
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> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. on
> behalf of MOORE Carol R
> Sent: Wed 13/04/2005 09:32
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> Subject: Re: Vivas
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> Katy ,
> I cannot be helpful on this but would like to know of anything you find
> out as we do not have clarification on what different examination
> arrangements would be considered resasonable adjustments whilst
> maintaining academic standards. My next step is to find the person at
> the Law Society who can offer guidance.
>
> Carol
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Katy Mann [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 11 April 2005 15:40
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Vivas
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> Does anyone have any information/guidelines on the general principles of
> offering a student a Viva as an alternative to special exam
> arrangements? We have a Law student who has major difficulties doing
> exams even with special exam arrangements in place and so are looking at
> this as an alternative. However, there is concern that academic
> standards are maintained.
>
> I would be grateful if anyone has any guidelines they can share.
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Katy
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