SED 320 Assessment& Evaluation of Exceptional Learners
This course is designed to provide students with the basic statistical concepts needed to interpret results of psychological and educational tests. Definition and terminology in tests and measurements as employed with exceptional individuals are studied. Description, analysis and interpretation of various formal and informal evaluation instruments and practices will be investigated. Demonstration and practice in administering instruments to evaluate motor, cognitive, language and social/emotional development as well as academic achievement are employed. 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.