SPE 501 - Educational and Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Children and Adolescents

Institution:

National Louis University

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Description:

This course provides an overview of the process of collecting information to specify learning strengths and weaknesses and making appropriate educational decisions. Legal, ethical, sociological, historical and cultural/linguistic assessment issues are addressed. Particular attention is given to: psychometric aspects of instruments, the role of ongoing observation, issues of assessment bias, and selection of an appropriate assessment battery. Special emphasis is directed towards interpreting test results and connecting assessment to instruction. The role of the special educator as a collaborative consultant and multidisciplinary team member is considered. A minimum of 15 hours of clinical experiences is required. Prerequisite(s): SPE500, SPE506, or consent of instructor. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nl.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 443-5522

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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