Agenda and Papers - University of Edinburgh

Accessible Learning (previously Teachability) Policy and Practice
Task Group Report and Recommendations
May 2011
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. High level University of Edinburgh statement about Accessible Learning to be
incorporated in websites and documents.
2. the need to emphasise that Accessible Learning impacts across the University in both
academic and administrative contexts.
3. that staff development activity associated with Accessible Learning feature
prominently across academic session 2011-12 at all levels of the University.
4. that two small work packages are supported; the first seeking to update existing
teachability resources; the second to update the manual for the ‘Management for
adjustments to academic processes for disabled students’.
5. that the revised remit of Coordinator of Accessible Learning and Coordinator of
Adjustments be implemented across all Schools
6. that the key areas of focus identified in section 2 be developed further with appropriate
members of staff at University, College and School level.
7. that Senatus Learning and Teaching Committee review assessment profiles in line
with Accessible Learning principles.
8. that Senatus Curriculum and Student Progression Committee review course and
programme design processes with Accessible Learning principles in mind.
9. that Senatus Quality Assurance Committee assists all Colleges and Schools to
undertake annual Accessible Learning review on a thematic and cyclical basis.
10. that University, College and School websites prominently feature Accessible Learning
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