I have the good fortune to sit in on an assessment recently, which took
around 3 hours - and seemed about right given the intricacies of sorting
out the impact of dyslexia on studying. That would mean no more than 10
per week, if someone else typed up the report!
John.
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Glyn Bell
Sent: 20 June 2005 12:50
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Subject: Re: Retirement
Dear Debbie,
I think that assessing 21 students in a week sounds absolutely
unmanagmeable. Apart from the fact that it would be mind numbingly
boring I think it is just too much to expect that you can write up the
assessments for so many students, unless they are not 'full'
assessments. We do 2 a week each, which takes between 1-2 days,
depending on the assessor and the student....
Not surprised you are having a near nervous breakdown if this is what
was expected from you!
Glyn
Debbie Till wrote:
> Following a three year battle with a stress related illness I am
finally being put out to grass and today retire on the grounds of ill
health. I am one of a select group of Assessors within DAS who have
experienced this ill health phenomenon and curiosity begs me to ask is
this a common occurrence within the profession? If so then what
measures of support do other centres offer?
>
> Other burning questions to mull over is:
>
> Is it really possible to assess the needs of 21 students in a week?
> If so is this a record? (not one I can claim fame to)
>
> No doubt I will be removed from this list ASAP and will not be able to
read any replies but can I take this opportunity to say goodbye to all
those I have worked with and wish you all health and happiness.
>
> Debbie Till
> Technical Assessor (retired)
> Disability ASSIST Services
> University of Plymouth
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