Lesley,
We have never had an objection to notes being taken in a social work class. The notetaker is bound by confidentiality. We would advise staff that it would be discriminatory not to allow a notetaker to be present if that was the disabled student's request.
ATB
Claire
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lesley Black
Sent: 09 February 2010 16:20
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Subject: recording/note takers in social work classes
Dear All,
We have a number of students with learning differences on our social work
programme. The programme have not allowed students to be supported by
note takers as this would mean an external person in the class and teaching
staff felt this would breach confidentiality. To a point this can be
circumnavigated by allowing students to record the classes. Any student we
support who has been recommended to record classes signs a learning
agreement stating that any recording is for the student's personal study use
only and that any recordings of peers (for example group work sessions) are
negotiated directly with the peer group.
The social work programme have now said that they are unhappy with
students recording the class and are asking if there is no other way to support
these students.
I was wondering what the policy at other insitutions who teach social work
was. Do you allow note takers/recording for students with disabilities? I would
be grateful for any information about how your insitution deals with these
issues of confidentiality in a social work teaching setting. Do feel free to
answer off-list if you prefer.
Thanks!
Lesley
Dr. Lesley Black
Head of Disabilities and Learning Diversity
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