Module 1: The Psychology of Assessment
In this module you will be working on a fundamental understanding of assessment. What is assessment, the history and the cross-disciplinary characteristics. As you go from reading to reading and assignment to assignment you will find that you are not only understanding assessment in the context of education, but in Psychology as well.
You will walk away from this module with a thorough understanding of the context of assessment and the langauge, for assesment comes with a rich vocabulary that has little overlap with the field of education.
You will finish this module with a realistic view of assessment and the professionals who will be administering these assessments. It is hoped tht you will also walk away with a sense of compassion and understanding for students who must take these tests. You should also gain a grounding in methods to help and alleviate stressors and bias that might create undue pressure on the individual student and eventually lead to lower scores then the student should have received.
You will also spend a great deal of time getting a feel for these tests so that you understand the subtlties of assessment and what a difference a small change in wording can make. This is true for the context of wording or the subject matter as well. So be prepared to gain some second person perspective as you work through these assessments of your own. You would be wise to remember some of the results because you will be writing your own Psycho-Educational Evaluation at the end of the course.
You will then prepare to go into the world of legalities that characterzies assessment in the realm of Special Education.
So hang onto your hats...its getting to be a fast paced ride!
Objectives
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Objectives for this module
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| 1. Understand the origin and purpose of special education evaluation and assessment. |
| 5. Understand the tools available for evaluation and assessment of student needs and monitoring academic progress including documentation and report writing. |
| 3. Understand the degree and nature of similarity and differences between students with disabilities. |
| This is an important
work, you are beginning. Of course, you will earn credits and you
will learn many things as you complete the objectives, but most
importantly, as you come to understand the critical nature and significance
of helping each child become all he or she can be, you will be answering
that daunting question asked by John Donne. You will know for whom the bell tolls . . . and you will be ready to respond, |
"LET FREEDOM RING!" |
Assignments
Reading 1: Introduction to Assessment
Reading 2: Psychology Chapter
Reading 3: Psychology, Assessment, and Validity
Quiz: Glossary Quiz
Assignment: Reading and Understanding Assessments
Test: Midterm
Go back to Module 1: Introduction to Exceptional Children
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