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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
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Introduction• Introducing two web resources developed by
the Centre fro Inclusive Learning Support• Q4S
• UMA
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Sessions Structure
Project Summary
ResearchConceptual Framework
Using the resource
Web Resource
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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
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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”
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Research
• Two stage research• Pre-development research• 175 students
• FindingsLiteracy and numeracyLegal rights. Self advocacy, disclosure
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Research
Pilot testing research• 145 face to face, 100 online feedback.
• FindingsAccessibility
ReadabilityImagesBackground coloursAudio version
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Concept
• Key Skills • Numeracy • Literacy• Practical skills• ICT skills• Group work• Visual skills
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Concept• Q4S web resource offers advice on:
Self HelpDisclosure Support from tutors
• Accessibility– Reading age – Image – Audio format– Colour backgrounds.
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Using Q4S
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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
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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
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Research
Research Purpose• Inform web resource content and design• Stakeholders
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ResearchResearch Approach– Methods– Target groups
Key findings(1) Written communication(2) Attitude not disability a barrier (3) Reflective learning(4) Extracurricular activities
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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
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Using UMA
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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
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