SPECIFIC LEARNING DISORDERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Since January 2020, the University of San Marino has activated a series of services dedicated to students with Specific Learning Disorders and Special Educational Needs.
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Since January 2020, the University of San Marino has activated a series of services dedicated to students with Specific Learning Disorders and Special Educational Needs.
These services include:
- Incoming orientation ;
- Creation of a personalized profile with instructions for teaching, compensatory tools, dispensatory measures and study strategies
- Support and advice on organizational and didactic aspects (exams, study plan, attendance, etc.)
- Support for international mobility
- Mediation in communication with teachers and academic institutions
- Monitoring of the academic path through regular follow-up meetings
How to access the service
To access the service students must submit an explicit request by writing to the email address: inclusione@unirsm.smattaching the updated certification (see paragraph 8.2 Diagnosis and Certification of the attached CNUDD Guidelines) or documentation certifying the situation of Special Educational Need.
After that:
- the Service will contact the student to schedule an introductory interview which is necessary to define the most suitable compensatory tools and dispensatory measures, based on the specific indications provided in the diagnosis document
- for students required to take an Entrance test for Degree Courses with limited enrollment, the documentation must be submitted at the time of registration for the test. This allows the Service representative to assess which tools and measures can be applied during the admission exam.
Definition of verification methods, compensatory tools and dispensatory measures
Entrance test
As provided for in Art. 6 of Law 142/2014 in paragraph 10 “For admission tests to Bachelor's and Master's degree courses additional time is allowed, considered appropriate in relation to the type of test and in any case not exceeding 30% more than the time established for all other students. The necessary compensatory tools must also be ensured, depending on the type of developmental disorder."
The compensatory tools that may be granted during the entrance test include:
- calculator (non-scientific)
- technical aids and tools (e.g. speech synthesis software)
- Tutor (human reader and/or writer)
University exams and teaching activities
As regards university exams and partecipation in lessons, the compensatory tools and dispensatory measures available to students, based on individual needs, are included among those indicated below.
Compensatory tools
- digital recorder
- smartpen (ex: live scribe) and/or App (ex: Audionote) to take notes
- PC with spell checker;
- texts in digital format;
- speech synthesis programs;
- the presence of tutors with reader function, in the event that it is not possible to provide exam materials in digital format;
- calculator;
- tables and forms;
- concept maps and/or power point
- teaching materials in accessible formats (presentations, handouts, exercises), provided if necessary before lessons;
- other technological tools to facilitate study and exam activities
- possibility of using online translators (e.g. Google)
Dispensatory measures
- consider the possibility of dividing the exam material into several partial exams;
- prefer oral assessments to written ones, also taking into account the individual ability profile;
- when a written exam is deemed indispensable, verify whether the chosen format (e.g. multiple-choice test, or closed-ended questions, etc.), represents an obstacle and whether it can be replaced by other forms of written assessment;
- in relation to written tests, alternatively provide for a quantitative, but not qualitative, reduction of the test itself, or the granting of additional time (up to a maximum of 30% extra) to complete the test;
- in evaluation focus on the content rather than the form and spelling.
Peer tutors
Students who have submitted certification may request the support of a Peer Tutor for the following needs:
- Preparation of lecture notes in an accessible format
- Introduction to the use of compensatory tools (e.g. software, etc.)
- Assistance in organising and gathering study materials, creating mind maps, diagrams and summaries
- Individual study support (or group support in case of multiple certified students enrolled in the same year of the course, up to a maximum of 3 students per tutor)
Requests must be submitted using the attached form, completed and sent to the Inclusion Services (inclusione@unirsm.sm).
Please note: The possibility of accessing this service is subject to the actual availability of Tutor candidates in the various degree courses.
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DISABILITY
The University of San Marino intends to guarantee equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities that require support and/or mediation to access their academic path.
In particular, on the basis of specific requests from the student in the phase prior to enrolment, it will be possible to consider which possibilities are guaranteed by the university, in relation to the resources and structures available. For more information, please contact: inclusione@unirsm.sm.
University fees exemption
For all courses, the University of San Marino provides:
- total exemption from the payment of university fees for students with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 66%, regardless of economic conditions and merit;
- partial exemption from the payment of the university fees (50% of the total amount) for students with a degree of disability between 34% and 65%, regardless of economic conditions and merit.
The request for exemption, addressed to the Magnificent Rector through the Student Administration Office, must be presented at the time of enrolment and must include the necessary certificates issued by the competent authority. This request must be resubmitted when the certificate expires and/or if the percentage of disability changes.
In cases of partial or total exemption due to disability, only the certificate issued by AUSL - Invalidi Civili, indicating the percentage of disability, is considered valid.
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