dear colleagues
apologies if this is of no interest or relevance
also apologies for any cross postings
you may remember a while ago I posted a request for a number of D/deaf co-
researchers. as the co-researchers are anonymous to me, I do not know if
anyone from this jiscmail participated. this message is to say thank you if
you did participate or passed on my message to someone else who was
eligible.
here are some initial findings:
9 co-researchers took part
over 200 postings were added
the most popular time to post messages was between 5pm and 6pm
the least popular time was between 8pm and 9pm
statements from co-researchers:
1 it is important to have one or two regular notetakers - this is for continuity
and for D/deaf learners to build up a rapport with support staff
2 there is a clear distinction between qualified notetakers and other
students who are employed as notetakers - this is generally because they
have not been trained adequately (if at all), they often contribute to
discussion (unethical) and the notes are often incomplete
3 the co-researchers would like the opportunity to meet their notetakers
before lectures start - this is to ensure the notetaker has enough knowledge
and that the learner will be able to build rapport/friendship
the initial finding will be presented at the SRHE postgraduate conference in
december and myself and yana (my ICT advisor) will try and get the paper
published in a journal in the next few months
if you have any questions, please email either on or off list
once again, many thanks if you played a part in this phase of the study - after
all, it is the D/deaf learners who are the experts in how to provide their notes
kind regards
melanie
Melanie Thorley
*AspireAbility Project Worker
Aspire - SE London Aimhigher
Notetaker and research student
c/o Blake 042
The University of Greenwich at Medway
Central Avenue
Chatham
Kent
ME4
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07931 226599
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