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Managing reading and related literacy difficulties: University students' perspectives
Serry, Tanya Oates, Jennifer Ennals, Priscilla Venville, Annie Williams, Anne Fossey, Ellie Steel, Gillian
Serry, Tanya
Oates, Jennifer
Ennals, Priscilla
Venville, Annie
Williams, Anne
Fossey, Ellie
Steel, Gillian
Abstract
This study explored the experiences of university students who identified as always having had reading difficulties. Thirty-three participants, all from one Australian university, were surveyed and 10 were also interviewed. Findings revealed that many shared academic challenges related to studying, along with a belief that their difficulties were not well understood by staff or peers. While participants disclosed many similar personal struggles related to completing their studies, positive attributes such as determination and time management strategies were frequently mentioned as instrumental in allowing them to reach university. Experiences were more variable regarding awareness of, access to, and satisfaction with university-based support and academic adjustments. To facilitate optimal inclusive educational practices, this study supports the need for greater awareness among staff about challenges faced by these university students along with a more individualised and targeted approach to providing them with academic supports and accommodations.
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Date
2018
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Journal article
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Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties
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23
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1
Page Range
5-30
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School of Allied Health
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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