Hello there. In my view, extensions, in isolation, do not help dyslexic
students and institutions. This type of allowance gives the student a
chance to include better planning, structuring and proofreading on one hand,
providing that the student knows how to and receives practical support to
implement such knowledge. If not, it individualises the 'problem' and the
onus is conveniently switched to the individual. so it is possible to equate
dyslexia (and dyslexics) with poor time management, organisations skills,
etc perpetuating the dyslexia's deficit model and discourse. So
institutions do not feel the need to audit their curricula and alter it.
Inn my view, extra time , in isolation, perpetuates current disabling
institutional structures.
Best, Andy
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From: "Ernst Trustram, Rosie" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: Re. Extensions for dyslexia students - Advice needed
we give students with disabilities (incl SpLD) the opportunity to
request extensions (2 weeks), but not automatically, students often
don't want to use them much, but they like to have them there just in
case.
Rosie
London South Bank University
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mary Hutton
Sent: 29 November 2007 07:16
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Re. Extensions for dyslexia students - Advice needed
Hello John,
That is exactly what we do here. Briefs are given well in advance so
students can get the appropriate support they need before the
submission date. This helps those whose time management is poor to
devise strategies which will enable them to meet deadlines in the
workplace.
The only automatic extrensions are for timed examinations.
Mary.
Dyslexia Tutor
Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication
John Conway wrote:
> I asked a similar question last year and found that of those who
> replied, none gave extensions except on an individual basis. we
don't
> give extensions here but we do set work with 4-6 weeks to complete
it
> and assume a disabled student can find the extra time within that
> calendar period.
> I'd love to see a representative view across the sector John
>
>
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> *From:* Discussion list for disabled students and their support
staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Gwyneth Bodger
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:35 PM
> *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
>
> Gwyneth Bodger
>
> Disability Advisor
>
> Student Services
>
> Thames Valley University
>
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>
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>
> London
>
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>
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