I would have thought that the point is, that it is not extensions that are required,
because as Mark says the work just stacks up. But more of a need for deadlines
to be made flexible, therefore spreading the work. A case of departments thinking
outside the box and talking to each other about the deadlines they are setting. I
am sure that all students would benefit from such a procedure.
Ian
Quoting "Wakeham, Mark" <[log in to unmask]>:
> Hello
>
> We do not encourage extensions because they encroach on the rest of the
> student's workload. Whilst students are allowed extra time in
> examinations we work with students on time management skills that
> empower the student to complete assignments in plenty of time.
>
> It is only in situations that involve extenuating circumstances, such as
> late diagnosis or unavoidable delays in support being put in place, that
> we will give extensions, although, even in these situations we do this
> reluctantly.
>
> Mark Wakeham
> UWIC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Heather Griffiths
> Sent: 29 November 2007 09:34
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Re. Extensions for dyslexia students - Advice needed
>
> We don't give extensions as a matter of course. If students have a
> particular difficulty e.g. because they are still waiting for their
> support to come through, they can apply for an extension for a
> particular assignment on that basis, and I will provide evidence to
> support it.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Heather Griffiths, Inclusion Co-ordinator, Disability
> Newman University College
> Birmingham B3 3NT
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> on behalf of Gwyneth Bodger
> Sent: Wed 28/11/2007 16:35
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re. Extensions for dyslexia students - Advice needed
>
>
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> I would be very grateful if other HE institutions would be willing to
> share their policies/experiences regarding extensions for students
> diagnosed with SpLD.
>
>
>
> At the moment, we recommend to Faculties that students diagnosed with
> SpLD are awarded an extension for written assignments, at the
> student's request. Typically, the extension is for one week and is
> usually part of a support package that includes study skills tuition,
> specialist software, other learning and teaching support provisions
> etc.
>
>
>
> A Faculty member has recently challenged this, and said that s/he has
> never come across another university that has a policy that awards
> students with SpLD extensions on request. I wonder if any of you make
> similar recommendations to ourselves, or if you have different
> approaches to supporting students with SpLD?
>
>
>
> I'd be grateful for any thoughts/comments you may have! Please feel
> free to contact me on or off list.
>
>
>
> With best wishes,
>
>
>
> Gwyneth
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>
> Gwyneth Bodger
>
> Disability Advisor
>
> Student Services
>
> Thames Valley University
>
> St Mary's Road
>
> Ealing
>
> London
>
> W5 5RF
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> Tel: 0208 231 2545
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Ian Webb
Disability Adviser/Assessor
MNADP
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