Disability Equality Partnership Inclusive policy and practice

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Disability Equality Partnership



Inclusive policy and practice: Research Seminar Series





You are cordially invited to attend the next seminar in our series:



Virtual Learning Environments: Removing barriers and enhancing the learning experience for students with disabilities
by



Catherine Gerrard and Val Norval



Thursday 29th May 2008



University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus

Centre for Academic and Professional Development, H334



10.15am start. Buffet lunch from 1pm.





The aim of this seminar is to encourage participants to reflect on the extent to which use of a virtual learning environment (VLE) could be considered inclusive in terms of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act. The seminar will be based on a piece of research that was undertaken with several students with various disabilities within the University of the West of Scotland The seminar will focus on how the pedagogical application of a VLE can impact on the learning experience of disabled students. This seminar will be quite interactive and those attending will be expected to participate in a 30 minute workshop exercise.





There are 30 free-of-charge places available for this seminar, and these will be allocated on a strictly first-come-first served basis. You should await confirmation of a place before attending.



To reserve your place, please email margaret.cuthbertson@uws.ac.uk by

12.00pm Thursday 22nd May 2008.

Please indicate if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements at the time of booking.