---- Message from [log in to unmask]">"Edwards Robert (CeLL)" <[log in to unmask]> at 2007-05-22 09:26:57 ------

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support
> staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gerard Conroy
> Sent: 21 May 2007 22:57
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: thoughts on exam length
>
> ...
>
> This leads to the natural conclusion that my
> examinations should not be time limited at all, students can
> have as much time as they want to complete it. This would
> then be inclusive in that if a student needs more time for
> whatever reason then they have it, no labelling of students
> would be necessary.
>
...

Absolutely right, Gerard, in my opinion. I think there would be enormous
advantages for everybody -- except, of course, for the managers and
administrators who would have the impossible job of planning the room
allocations and invigilations. I think most exams should be untimed.

Mind you, as a student I wouldn't welcome such a change.

Best wishes,

Robert

Robert Edwards
Combined Studies Unit & Disability and Dyslexia Service/
   Uned Astudiaethau Cyfun a Sylfan a Gwasanaethau Anabledd a Dyslecsia
University of Glamorgan/Prifysgol Morgannwg
Pontypridd
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