On Thu, 11 Jan 2001, Harry Avis wrote:
> This issue is far from hypothetical at community colleges. While I am
> suspicious of the methods used to determine whether a student has "special
> needs", a number of my students are so labeled. I have written letters of
> recommendation for them without mentioning their special treatment or
> special needs. My rationale for this is that I do not feel extra time or
> whatever help they get really makes all that much difference. To put it more
> bluntly, my regular students who do poorly would do poorly if I gave them 15
> hours to complete the exam and provided them with a reader in a soundproof
> room and wafted fragrant herbs and incense through the vents. Those who do
> well almost never need the whole class period to do the exam. The special
> needs students may feel less pressured or more secure with the extra help,
> but I doubt that there is a direct causal relationship between the help and
> the grade.
As the father of a special needs student, is this attitude towards and
opinion of, or deeply reflected and highly informed view?
Make it a good day.
--Louis--
Louis Schmier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Department of History www.therandomthoughts.com
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