Traditional and Innovative Assessment Techniques for Students with Extensive Support Needs
Traditional and Innovative Assessment Techniques for Students with Disabilities
ISBN: 978-1-83909-891-8, eISBN: 978-1-83909-890-1
Publication date: 11 August 2021
Abstract
Assessing learners with extensive support needs has traditionally been rooted in deficit perspectives, in which student incapacities are highlighted. We start this chapter with an overview of this historical view and identify its shortcomings. Next, we identify alternate assessment and progress monitoring as key efforts for shifting the lens from deficit-oriented assessment toward more grade-aligned, inclusive-, and strengths-based strategies. We also identify strategies for comprehensive assessment that can continue this shift in approach. Finally, we conclude with ideas for future directions in assessing learners with extensive support needs.
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Citation
Kurth, J.A., Wehmeyer, M.L., Roberts, C.A. and Turner, E.L. (2021), "Traditional and Innovative Assessment Techniques for Students with Extensive Support Needs", Obiakor, F.E. and Bakken, J.P. (Ed.) Traditional and Innovative Assessment Techniques for Students with Disabilities (Advances in Special Education, Vol. 36), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 117-138. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0270-401320210000036008
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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