EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTS TO CONSIDER Reasonable adjustments Given the diversity of the student population and the array of learning environments available, a wide range of different reasonable adjustments have been used for different students. These adjustments may include (but are not limited to): provision of a computer extended assessment due dates rather than writing by hand changed assessment formats use of a scribe (for example, oral instead of allowance of food and written presentation) beverages submission of assessment tasks via extended exam time email rather than at the institution location moved to a quiet room to decrease anxiety empowerment individual tutoring or training in the development of study screen reader skills audio recorder the provision of course adjustable information in varied formats seating (for example, audio books, mobility scooter online) specialist online course materials, software enabling more flexible access regular monitoring, and note takers (who may sit either with the student or separately, depending on the student’s preference) re-formatting of course materials to accommodate specific impairments (for example, large print, audio recording) the provision of recordings of classes online, enabling more flexible access Institution-level learning supports Institutions often rely on the students themselves to disclose their illness or disability, which then enables them to access reasonable adjustment supports. This can be problematic, as many students are concerned about the risks to their reputation that accompany disclosure. The creation of inclusive learning environments and providing institution-level supports that do not necessitate disclosure can be beneficial. These supports may include (but are not limited to): recordings of classes provided extended assessment due online, enabling more flexible dates access and revision options to enable students to additional classes provided undertake learning activities to supplement regular teaching or assessment in different sessions. formats (for example, oral or written presentation), which course information can be negotiated with provided in varied formats teaching staff (for example, online and submission of assessment tasks printed) via email rather than at the online course materials institution, following provided, enabling negotiation with teaching staff more flexible access teachers making stress management and coping themselves accessible (for mechanisms taught in class example, through regular
EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTS TO CONSIDER Reasonable adjustments Given the diversity of the student population and the array of learning environments available, a wide range of different reasonable adjustments have been used for different students. These adjustments may include (but are not limited to): provision of a computer rather than writing by hand use of a scribe allowance of food and beverages extended exam time location moved to a quiet room to decrease anxiety extended assessment due dates changed assessment formats (for example, oral instead of written presentation) submission of assessment tasks via email rather than at the institution screen reader audio recorder adjustable seating mobility scooter specialist software regular monitoring, and empowerment individual tutoring or training in the development of study skills the provision of course information in varied formats (for example, audio books, online) online course materials, enabling more flexible access note takers (who may sit either with the student or separately, depending on the student’s preference) re-formatting of course materials to accommodate specific impairments (for example, large print, audio recording) the provision of recordings of classes online, enabling more flexible access Institution-level learning supports Institutions often rely on the students themselves to disclose their illness or disability, which then enables them to access reasonable adjustment supports. This can be problematic, as many students are concerned about the risks to their reputation that accompany disclosure. The creation of inclusive learning environments and providing institution-level supports that do not necessitate disclosure can be beneficial. These supports may include (but are not limited to): extended assessment due dates options to enable students to undertake learning activities or assessment in different formats (for example, oral or written presentation), which can be negotiated with teaching staff submission of assessment tasks via email rather than at the institution, following negotiation with teaching staff stress management and coping mechanisms taught in class recordings of classes provided online, enabling more flexible access and revision additional classes provided to supplement regular teaching sessions. course information provided in varied formats (for example, online and printed) online course materials provided, enabling more flexible access teachers making themselves accessible (for example, through regular
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