We have a Deaf student who has requested that she is not marked on her
spelling, grammar and punctuation in all her assessed work. We are
currently trialling a sticker scheme for students with SpLD but this is
not to disregard lapses in spelling, etc it is to inform tutors that
they need to provide more formative feedback to those students who use
the stickers on their assessed work. This is likely to be rolled out
next academic year to include those who are Deaf or hearing impaired.
We have produced guidance for academic departments on 'Accessible
Assessments' to ensure that where appropriate, departments consider
making provisions for reasonable adjustment in curriculum design.
However, it is expected that literacy will remain a specified competence
for any assessed coursework but not, except in unusual circumstances,
for unseen exams. It is assumed that most students will have the time
for drafting and re-drafting work and utilising the range of support
mechanisms available to them, e.g. Language Support Tutor, proof reader.
I would be very interested to hear other people's views on this. Also,
it would be appreciated if anyone would be willing to share any policy
documents as an example of good practice.
Thank you for your help with this query.
With best wishes
Claire
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Claire Shanks
Disability Coordinator
Disability & Dyslexia Support Service
The Hillsborough Centre
Alfred Denny Building
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Tel: 0114 222 1371 (Internal: 21371)
Fax: 0114 222 1373
Email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.shef.ac.uk/disability/
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