SED 652 Assessment Instrument-Spec Pop
Assessment Instruments for Special Populations (3). The focus of this course is assessment methods and strategies for a comprehensive variety of childhood disorders. Many types of assessment procedures are available which require varying degrees of expertise; and the instrument must meet federal guidelines. Although most standardized tests are designed for use by professionals who have mastered the skills of test administration and scoring, it is essential for special education teachers to receive training in some measures such as achievement tests. Students will practice skills and should become proficient in the use of manuals for specific administration rules, using test protocols, scoring test accurately, administrating test items, and interpreting test results. Current trends favor less reliance on the use of norm-referenced testing and an increased reliance on informal assessment. Students will become familiar with the important differences in approaches to informal assessment and the trend of curriculum-based measurement.