EDG 614 Precision Assessment & Diagnostic/Prescriptive Stratagies of Exceptional Learners
This course is designed to provide students with the basic statistical concepts needed to interpret results of psychological and educational tests. Candidates study the definition and terminology in tests and measurements as employed with exceptional individuals. Description, analysis, and interpretation of various formal and informal evaluation instruments and practices are investigated. Demonstration and practice in administering instruments to evaluate motor, cognitive, language, and social/emotional development as well as academic achievement are included. Theoretical approaches, screening/identification, educational placement considerations, and assessment and evaluation issues are addressed. Fieldwork includes administration, scoring, interpretation, and written results of formal and informal evaluation instruments. The candidates are required to conduct in-depth research in order to evaluate a variety of assessment instruments in regard to purpose, benefit, age range, format, and scoring. The candidates are also required to demonstrate the ability to adequately report test data and develop appropriate IEP information from the data by interpreting assessment results and making relevant educational recommendations.
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