DIT Disability Support ServiceSylvia Mooney

September 2014

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Main aim1. Learning support sessions –

assist students to use appropriate academic skills to increase their success in third level education.

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2. Provide both individual and group support in academic skills.

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Process:◦Each student is required to enrol with the Disability Support Service (DSS), an Individual needs assessment is recorded.

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After your Needs-Assessment, you will be required to:◦ attend a follow up meeting with your Learning Support Officer during the first term.

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To provide guidance on how to develop and utilise your specific learning strengths to help you study more efficiently and independently

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To introduce you to effective strategies and techniques which will improve your individual learning experience

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To enable students to:◦monitor their own learning and become independent learners

◦to participate in the full classroom experience

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Learning Support provides both individual and group support in academic skills such as:◦Organisation and time management

skills◦Note-taking skills◦Effective Reading Strategies◦Writing skills for third level◦Exam Strategies and revision skills◦Specialist tuition in Reading, Spelling and

Grammar

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It is not: ◦A proofreading service◦Not subject content focused

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Learning Support Officers:

◦Endeavour to meet students in a timely manner

◦Follow policies and procedures of the Disability Support Service

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The Learning Support Officers follow AHEAD and DAWN guidelines in the interest of best practice when supporting students.

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Also:Consider Assistive Technology to support your learning

May collaborate with teaching staff to enhance the student experience.

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Develop Training modules for Staff of DIT:◦Disability awareness◦Inclusive teaching and learning strategies

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ConclusionLearning support is here to help you develop as an independent learner

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To contact the relevant learning support office please check your DSS Student Handbook for details.

We look forward to meeting and working with you during your time in DIT.

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Questions?

Good luck in your studies!

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Helen Carroll – Bolton Street. Contact: helen.carroll@dit.ie

Ursula Halpin – Aungier Street. Contact: learningsupport.ast@dit.ie

Geraldine McCorkell – Cathal Brugha Street & Grangegorman. Contact: geraldine.mccorkell@dit.ie

Sylvia Mooney - Kevin Street, Rathmines & BIMM. Contact: sylvia.mooney@dit.ie

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