I would appreciate any advice from dis-forum members on the issue
of dyslexics using computers in exams.
I am trying to draw up (at this stage only informal) guidelines for
tutors on this issue. Obviously am ultimately waiting for national
working party report, guidelines from HEFCE, where I assume this
matter will be addressed, but meanwhile need some advice to hand
fairly promptly.
Problems already arising from departments have been generally
concerns about parity and how to maintain this, more specifically
'sterilisation' of computers, how to do this, is it necessary, which
subjects are appropriate for this special arrangement and which
not, neccessity of separate venue for those candidates using
computers, at what stage to consider a computer for a dyslexic
when the majority just get the extra time (ie when speed and
legibility of handwriting is particularly poor?). I feel able to advise
tutors generally on most of these issues, but would appreciate any
specific comments, advice, experiences, examples of good
practise etc from members before doing so with confidence!
thankyou
Fiona Maclagan
Miss Fiona Maclagan,
Student Support and Counselling Service,
The University of Birmingham,
Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT.
Tel: 0121 414 5130
Email: [log in to unmask]
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