Membership of the group
The Northern Group was established in February 2006 and members come from
an area stretching from Edinburgh in the north to Sheffield in the south.
The group aims to meet twice a year for a full day’s meeting. Members have
attended from:
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
University of Sheffield
New College Durham
York College
Leeds Metropolitan University
Northumbria University
Durham University
University of Teesside
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
York St John University
Sunderland University
Edinburgh University
There are many other members but we cover a wide geographical area and it is not always possible for people to travel long distances. Membership of the group is not dependent on being able to attend meetings and we try to circulate details of our meetings and discussions to all members in the north.
Discussion Topics
Recent topics discussed have included IT Training, working with dyspraxic
and dyscalculic students, coping with waiting lists, pay levels and re-grading.
Professional Development
• Members from the University of Sheffield introduced the online study skill
support materials that they were producing for HE students. They presented
the thinking behind the material and highlighted some the difficulties in
working in a new field with professionals from another area. This project
was developed with an Institutional Learning and Teaching Grant and was
the result of a successful bid. The materials can now be accessed at http://dyslexstudyskills.group.shef.ac.uk
• A member, who is a fully qualified Davis Method practitioner, gave an
excellent and very interesting presentation on the Davis method and the
success she has experienced using it with students at HE. She also explained
the process of training involved for anyone interested in pursuing the course.
Future Developments
We welcome all members working in the north. We are particularly keen for
members to share their knowledge and skills to enhance our professional
development.
You can contact the Northern Group via Ros Lehany at ros.lehany@nscd.ac.uk
Minutes from Febuary 2008 meeting
Minutes from Febuary 2006 meeting