I agree that empathy is needed. However, bear in mind it is awareness or
methodological reflexivity that make us aware that our own thoughts
(including empathies and good wishes) may contain 'taken for granted'
disabling attitudes. This apply to non disabled and disabled people alike.
Best, Andy
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From: "Cowling, Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: notetaking in HE thesis
Disability comes in many guises. Suppose you were unable to walk but had no
problem writing, would it make you understand dyslexia problems any better?
Surely you basically need empathy?
Good luck,
Mark
Dr Mark Cowling
Reader in Criminology
SSSL, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA Tel +44 (0)1642 342338;
SSSL Office 342315; Fax: 342399
Home: 8, Thackeray Grove, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 7QX +44 (0)1642
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behalf of Melanie Thorley
Sent: Tue 14/08/2007 15:08
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Subject: notetaking in HE thesis
dear people
apologies for crossposting and if this request is of not interest/relevance
some of you may recall I am intending to look at the experience of students
who
have been/are being supported by notetakers whilst at university. I am
about
to embark on my thesis as the two pilot studies have been completed.
however, I am intending to request input from disabled students (I was
thinking
about 10-15 students) themselves in the formulation of a open/closed
questionnaire. the intention is to set up an electronic forum for disabled
students to be involved in the formulation of the questions.
yet another however, I am also aware of 'consultation fatigue' and would
like
to minimise this possibility. the final questionnaire will also be
electronically delivered as students can fill out the questionnaire at
their
own convenience. hopefully this will minimise any translation issues which
may
arise if interpreters are required and access to buildings etc.
some of you may also recall how passionate I am about consulting disabled
students themselves in the research process. the research will be in the
vein
of the social model of disability. one outcome is to produce a
comprehensive
set of guidelines about notetaking in HE. I was hoping to undertake the
research in accordance with the emancipatory model but I am not disabled
myself, neither is my research supported/funded by a disability
organisation.
any suggestions on any of these points will be greatly appreciated
many thanks for your time
melanie thorley
student affairs
university of greenwich at medway
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