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ERIC Number: EJ1193372
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1470-3297
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Supporting Students with Disabilities within a UK University: Lecturer Perspectives
Kendall, Lynne
Innovations in Education and Teaching International, v55 n6 p694-703 2018
Data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency shows an increase in the number of UK students with disabilities entering Higher Education. This small-scale qualitative study within a UK university led to the identification of five main themes. Participants expressed concern that there were students who chose not to disclose a range of disabilities resulting in inadequate levels of support. Students who declared a disability were provided with Learning Support Plans, however, these were found to be needing improvement. The role of the writing support tutors and their varied approaches to supporting students raised concerns. Participants were amenable to making 'reasonable adjustments' for students with disabilities, it was unclear as to what these adjustments should be. Participants acknowledged the need for training especially in the area of mental health. This study may be used to inform university policy and practice and if necessary support the implementation of change.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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