The Dyslexic Researcher: A Call to Broaden Our Portals
本文指出标准化考试(如GMAT、GRE)歧视阅读障碍者,基于证据和案例说明阅读障碍对研究和教学职业的独特益处,呼吁招聘应基于相关优势而非无关弱点,并改进研究生和教师招聘与发展实践以利用阅读障碍者的独特人力资本。
For years now our profession has selected its members, at least in part, on the basis of standardized tests, such as GMAT or GRE, thereby discriminating against dyslexics and others with disadvantages who do poorly on such tests. Relying on a growing body of empirical evidence and some inspiring examples, I identify some of the unusual benefits of dyslexia for a career in research and teaching, and, more generally, issue a call to base recruiting decisions on candidates' relevant strengths rather than irrelevant weaknesses. I also suggest how we can improve graduate and faculty recruitment and development practices to better harvest the unique human and knowledge capital of dyslexics in their careers as academics.