Never mind the references (why do there allways have to be academic
validation before discrimination is recognised)
But I can give chapter and verse of my own particular difficulties as a
dyslexic, and other cognitive impairments that limit my abiltiy to produce
accurate text in an examination situation, whereas I can demonstrate very
deep understanding of the subject in alternative contexts.
For instance I got an overall distintion in my unexamined HND in
media(moving image) and have done well in other subjects such as photography
which are suited to my visual style of understanding and communicating about
the world.
Essentially although I have good vocabulary and reasonable speech this is
overlaid upon what is essentially a language impairment, nobody really sees
the difficulties I have in translating concept into language and
communicating that, hence what people often see as annoying idiosyncrasies
in my presentation.
I might not for example be able to get a decent grade in the conventionally
constructed examination system in any given subject but I could make a damn
good documentary about it,
The biggest problem I also have is having to do well at a lower level to
establish any credentials whilst I operate essentially in my approach to
subjects at a post graduate level of questioning and analysis of the
material.
Larry
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> We are looking at the issues of accessibility of assessment (that is
> coursework and examinations, not detection or diagnosis).
> Principally we are
> interested in the different modes/types of assessment in a Higher
> Education
> context, though other educational contexts would also be of interesting.
> For example, is found it to be easier to perform well on course work
> assignments, but more difficult in examinations.
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> Does anyone have any useful references or leads in this area?
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> We would also be interested in anecdotal personal experiences in
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