Yes, a similar view here - the studnets just want their work improved, but we try to create a learning opportunity; often with dyslexics we find they can express themselves verbally but find it hard to put that onto paper, and we have the chance to "translate" their expression.
john.
Dr John S Conway
Disability Officer
Royal Agricultural college, Cirencester, Glos GL7 6JS
01285 652531 fax 01285 650219
http://www.rac.ac.uk/?_id=590
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. on behalf of Baker Eleanor Mrs (DOS) g231
Sent: Fri 2/9/2007 15:41
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Subject: Re: proofreading
At UEA we feel the same. To proof read alone would not be developing
skills, merely correcting. I usually read the piece of work to the
student so that they can identify areas that need clarification. If I
spot a part that is ambiguous, I can then ask them to clarify their
intended thoughts. In this way, they are always generating the ideas but
I am able to use the occasion to teach aspects of structure, grammar,
spelling or punctuation.
Ellie Baker
Dyslexia tutor
University of East Anglia
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Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 12:29 PM
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Subject: Re: proofreading
LSTs are happy to go through a piece of work with the student to
help them identify errors. We aim to teach the students the strategies
to develop their own proof reading skills as part of their overall
development as an independent learner. I don't think we would see it as
our role to provide a proof reading service.
Christine Y. Quinn
Student Support Services
(We have relocated temporarily to Bowland North, Room C91,
Bowland North )
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YW
Tel: 01524 592111
Fax: 01524 594868
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support
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Sent: 09 February 2007 10:30
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Subject: proofreading
I am interested to know from specialist dyslexia support tutors,
what percentage of your time is spent proofreading and indeed what your
opinions are on this i.e. is it an essential part of your role or do you
sometimes feel frustrated by the quantity of proofreading which you are
required to do? I look forward to your comments. Many thanks. Wendy
Wendy Knowles
Disability Service Co-ordinator
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