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Hi Rick

We have accommodated time and noise needs in our learners when writing the iRAT - we talk about this with our first practice RAP - how we announce "5 mins left" when the last few are writing (our numbers are usually <25) and ask that all learners be respectful and quiet for those still writing when they are finished.  It's great to have the learners set the expectations and ground rules for behavior on the first day of class.

If learners identify that they need more time, I have arranged for them to come early to sessions and sit in a quiet area to write the iRAT.  Teams usually manage the noise on their own during TRAT and application exercises - and have moved closer to one another or to a quieter area to think through the application before simultaneous reporting.

Kind regards
Barb

From: Team-Based Learning [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Sabina
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:46 AM
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Subject: Special Needs Students in the TBL Envrionment

To All:

We are gearing up to receive our inaugural class in August and I am seeking feedback regarding situations and experiences with accommodating special needs students in the TBL environment, e.g., providing extra time for assessment, noise and mobility issues, etc.  Thanks.

Rick Sabina
Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Rochester, MI 48309-4482