Dear SEDA colleagues
What an interesting discussion re exam questions … it’s also important to consider things like readability / size of font / choice of font / clarity of print etc for any students
with reading difficulties ( e.g. visually impaired or dyslexic) and to make sure that there is a good & accessible electronic version available as well, which can be read by screen reader software.
Many students are so frustrated by exam papers printed out in Times New Roman, size 9 font, single spaced etc etc.
If you’re not sure about the wording of the questions, always check with some colleagues first.
Kind regards
Bridget
Bridget Middlemas
Learning & Teaching Enhancement Unit
Room 144, Grove House, Froebel College, Roehampton University, London SW15 5PJ ( Follow signs for
the LTEU)
(t) 0208 392 3000 x 3499
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On Behalf Of BLAND TOMKINSON
Sent: 23 November 2009 09:06
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Subject: Re: Essay and exam questions
Dear Alison This is a dangerous road to tread. Some years ago I was involved in producing snapshots of four 'poor' teaching styles (many SEDA members have probably seen the video): on one occasion I was showing these to Mathematicians and had to prevent
the Head of Department from walking out because the scenarios were 'ridiculous'. However, when he saw the fourth exemplar of poor practice he thought that this was showing how it should be done! Whislt I still remain hesitant about trying to portray the
'perfect' lecture - it depends on so many contextual variables - that one experience taught me caution in using examples of 'bad' practice! Sincerely Bland
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