online resources to support the learning of disabled students
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Online resources to support the learning of disabled students.
29.06.2010
3rd International Conference Education 4 AllWarsaw, PolandJune 29th - July 1st
Matt Smith and Dr Val Chapman, University of Worcester
Centre for Inclusive Learning SupportUnited Kingdom
Introduction• Introducing two web resources developed by
the Centre fro Inclusive Learning Support• Q4S
• UMA
Sessions Structure
Project Summary
ResearchConceptual Framework
Using the resource
Web Resource
Project Overview
• Funded by EU Leonardo Da Vinci, Life Long Learning Programme
• Oct 2009 – Sept 2011• Knowledge transfer, Inclusive practice• Project Partners; Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria
PROODOS A.E. Centre of Vocational Training
Project OverviewQ4S Objectives
“The resource will enable disabled students to identify barriers to their learning, and provide them with
strategies and practical resources to overcome these barriers”
“As a result, Q4S will contribute to disabled students’ integration into mainstream training and subsequently into employment, thereby improving their life chances
and enhancing the available pool of skilled labour”
Research
• Two stage research• Pre-development research• 175 students
• FindingsLiteracy and numeracyLegal rights. Self advocacy, disclosure
Research
Pilot testing research• 145 face to face, 100 online feedback.
• FindingsAccessibility
ReadabilityImagesBackground coloursAudio version
Concept
• Key Skills • Numeracy • Literacy• Practical skills• ICT skills• Group work• Visual skills
Concept• Q4S web resource offers advice on:
Self HelpDisclosure Support from tutors
• Accessibility– Reading age – Image – Audio format– Colour backgrounds.
Using Q4S
Project Overview
• National Teaching Fellowship Scheme funded• Feb 2009 – Jan 2011• Led by the University of Worcester, Dr Val
Chapman CILS• ...in partnership with the University of
Gloucestershire and University of Plymouth
Project Overview
ObjectiveAddress lower levels of employment of graduates with disabilities.
Only 50% of disabled people of working age are in employment compared to 81% of non-disabled people of working age.
Web based resource• University staff, inclusive learning practice, • Students • Employers
Research
Research Purpose• Inform web resource content and design• Stakeholders
ResearchResearch Approach– Methods– Target groups
Key findings(1) Written communication(2) Attitude not disability a barrier (3) Reflective learning(4) Extracurricular activities
Concept• Based on premise that all skills are executed
through the application of certain ‘abilities’• Focus on ability rather than impairment• Recognises a spectrum of ability• Recognises the dynamic of ability within the
individual• Recognises the individual experience of
impairment and disability
Using UMA
Online resources to support the learning of disabled students.
29.06.2010
3rd International Conference Education 4 AllWarsaw, PolandJune 29th - July 1st
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