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
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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
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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
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
on behalf of Gwyneth Bodger
Sent: Wed 28/11/2007 16:35
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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
St Mary's Road
Ealing
London
W5 5RF
Tel: 0208 231 2545
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