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Module : Assessment

Modification of examination and assessment arrangements for disabled students: additional support or added advantage?

Table of contents

Summary of content.
Aims & Learning Outcomes.
Introduction to some key areas in assessment.
Removing barriers to access for disabled students.
Current approaches to levelling the playing field.
Inclusive design of assessment.
Legislation.
Administrative issues.
Module Resources: Alternative formats, web resources.
References/further reading.

Appendices

Human Rights Act.
QAA Code of Practice Section 3: Students with Disabilities.
Special Educational Needs and Disability Act.
Guidelines for marking the work of dyslexic students.
Assessment methods.
Examination arrangements available for disabled students.
Case studies: Presentations, Extra time, Vivas, Coursework.
Universal design.
Course design audit tool.

[Cartoon: Will it be fair?]

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