Learning Support
The University strives to build up an integration and embracing learning environment. It provides a various types of learning support services responding to the diversity of learners.
Based on students' diverse needs, special assessment and examination accommodations can be arranged, including but not limited to the followings:
Assessment and Examination Accommodations
- Extra time allowance
- Breaks during examinations
- Special seating
- Examinations in special room or separate room
- Allow for use of special equipment and technological aids
- Different formats or substitution of assessment
- Enlarged word size on question papers
- Braille question papers
An Academic Advisor is supporting the students to manoeuvre their study and explore their career interests. In general, a new registered student with SEN will be guided by a dedicated advisor to help them plan for the study. The Academic Advisor will continue providing in-depth and personal assistance. Students also need to take an active role in informing the Academic Advisor of his/her needs and collaborating with the Advisor to ensure effective arrangements could be made.
Individual provisions and arrangements may be required according to the nature of impairment. Learning-related accommodations may include the followings:
Splashtop Classroom
- Special facilities, arrangement and assistive software for lectures
According to the special needs of students, special arrangements and provision can be made during lectures or tutorials, for examples, provision of adjustable table, individual display panel, assistive software “Splashtop Classroom”, preferential seating, special timetabling…etc. - Note taking service
Volunteer note-takers are available to assist eligible students with significant difficulties in taking their notes during lectures, for example, due to hearing impairment. - E-resources
Eligible students with difficulties in reading books in hard copy can request electronic versions subject to availability by publisher. - Teaching Materials in Appropriate Format
Eligible students can liaise with professors and tutors for lecture notes and/or powerpoints in appropriate format. There is also equipment in the Special Needs User Room, Library to enlarge documents or convert documents in hardcopy to accessible format.
Language Assistance Catered to the Special Needs of Students
The Language Centre offers a one-to-one English and Chinese consultation service to students to enhance their proficiency in English and Chinese. This service will be provided via Zoom if face-to-face classes are suspended.
The consultations can focus on the following areas:
- Pronunciation
- Spoken English
- IELTS preparation advice
- Advice on improving English/Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
- Advice on English/Chinese use in assignments (please note that this is not a proofreading service)
- Recommendations on English/Chinese self-access language learning materials
- Conversation/social interaction skills
- Other language learning needs
Contact Details of Language Advisors (please note that an appointment needs to be made in advance):
- Language Enhancement Advisor and Speech Language Pathologist (English):
Ms Wong Fung Choi, Joy (joywong@hkbu.edu.hk) - Language Enhancement Advisor (Chinese):
Mr. Chan Yin Fung, Ivan (ivanchanyf@hkbu.edu.hk)
Special Library Support
USSEN collaborates with the Libraries to provide special support and facilities to students with special educational needs. Special Needs User Rooms are located on Level 4 of the Main Library for eligible registered students with SEN. Rooms are accessible during Library opening hours.
Eligibility for Registered Students with SEN Using the Special Needs User Rooms:
- Physical/mobility disabilities
- Visual impairment
- Hearing impairment
- Specific learning difficulties
- Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorders
For details, please click here.
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The Shek Mun Campus Library also provides a Special Needs User Room for the use by users with specific needs.
For details, please click here.
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