A broad understanding of group and individual educational and psychometric theories are covered in this course. Studies that provide a broad understanding of historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment as well as basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing and other assessment techniques. Ethical and legal approaches to appraisal is the goal of this course. Also examined are data and information gathering methods; validity and reliability; psychometric statistics; factors influencing appraisals; social and cultural factors related to the assessment and evaluation; and ethical strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment, evaluation instruments and techniques in counseling and use of appraisal results in helping processes. Also, the specific ability to select, administer and interpret tests and inventories to assess abilities, interests, and identify career options is considered. This course is designed for students pursuing North Carolina Licensure requirements of this core course.
Prerequisites
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Corequisites
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