dear colleagues
apologies for cross posting and if this message is of no interest and/or
relevance
also apologies as I know how busy everyone is but I am up the creek
also, apologies if you are bored by my requests - this will be the last posting
for stage
one of my thesis as I need to start writing up my thesis asap.
some of you may recall I have finally embarked on my doctoral thesis -
exploring the
experiences of D/deaf students in HE who have worked with a notetaker. I
still require 4
more co-researchers to work with me to generate a questionnaire for other
students. the
electronic forum has been extended until 31st october. the information for
the
co-researchers is under my contact details below. whilst i have been a
notetaker for 10 years, I do not know what it is like to work with a notetaker - I
feel this research gives a number of D/deaf students to voice their opinions
and experiences
if you are interested, or know someone who maybe interested, please pass
on this message
when you have a chance
many thanks as always
melanie
Melanie Thorley
*AspireAbility project Worker
Aspire - SE London Aimhigher
c/o Blake 048
University of Greenwich at Medway
Central Avenue
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TB
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REQUEST FOR CO-RESEARCHERS (FOR STAGE ONE ONLY)
Dear Student/Graduate
I am undertaking a Doctorate in Education exploring notetaking support in
higher
education and would like to involve students who have had actual experience
of notetaking
support whilst at university. I have been a qualified notetaker for over ten
years and
therefore have a comprehensive knowledge of the subject. However, I am
interested in
involving the students who have used notetakers rather than making
assumptions about the
processes. If you are a Deaf or hard of hearing university student, or recent
graduate,
who are/have worked with a notetaker in your higher education studies,
please consider
becoming one of my co-researchers.
The purpose of this first stage is to formulate a semi-structured
questionnaire to be
distributed nationally. The questionnaire will cover notetaking for lectures,
tutorials,
laboratories, seminars, exams and field trips. The eventual outcome is to
devise a
comprehensive set of guidelines covering all aspects of notetaking. I am
also hoping to
provide information for notetakers themselves, students working with
notetakers, students
who have a notetaker working in their environment and information for
teaching staff.
The questionnaire will be compiled electronically via a virtual discussion
board To
contribute to this stage of the research, you will need to email my ICT advisor
([log in to unmask]). Yana will provide you with a guest log-in to maintain
anonymity
of the co-researchers. The discussion board will be running until 31st
October 2008. I
look forward to co-researching with you.
Many thanks
Melanie Thorley
Aspire disability project worker, notetaker and research student
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07931 226599
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