PDF-(BOOS)-Assessing Deaf Adults: Critical Issues in Testing and Evaluation

Historically deaf and hard of hearing people have demonstrated various levels of competence in a multitude of professions but they also have experienced discrimination and oppression In five critical sections this volume responds to the tidal wave of highstakes testing that has come to dominate educational policy and qualification for various occupations It provides a digest of relevant research to meet the testing challenge including work done by educational researchers legal experts test developers and othersSection I frames the contexts facing deaf and hard of hearing individuals and those who test them including a telling historical perspective In Section II chapters explore how deaf and hard of hearing candidates can meet the rigors of testtaking how to level the playing field with a new approach to assessment and what to consider to develop fully accessible licensing tests The final chapter in this part examines the psychometric properties of intellectual assessments when used with deaf and hard of hearing people Administrative Issues constitute Section III beginning with legal considerations related to equity testing for deaf adults An exploration of the potential of sign language interpretation in the testing environment followsSection IV provides case studies of deaf and hard of hearing adults from a variety of professions including certification testing for therapeutic recreation preparation strategies for university students and ways to maximize access to licensure for social workers A separate chapter addresses the impact of recent federal mandates on assessment of deaf and hard of hearing teachers and teaching candidates The final section summarizes the current situation and presents recommendations to manage it concluding with an epilogue on directions for the future. If this st udy were conducted ethnography research interviews and focus groups would be the methods used CHILDERN OF DEAF ADULTS Multiple studies Miller 2010 57541sberg Vogel Bowers 2008 Jackson 2011 have been conducted regarding children who are Marlette B. Reed, . BEd. , MA. Annette M. Lane, RN, PhD. Sandra P. Hirst, RN, PhD, GCC. What does existential mean?. Pertaining to purpose and meaning. Personhood: what it means to be human. . -the bigger issues of life – and death – as they pertain to who one is: Who am I? What does life mean? Will I cease to exist after I die?. and the Education of . Psychologically Literate . Citizens. Diane F. Halpern and Heather A. Butler. Claremont McKenna College. The Need for Psychological Literacy. It’s a complex and . t. echnical world. and unwell” – diagnostic and management challenges. Michael Galvin – Ward Manager, NDMHS. Kanu. . Achinivu. – Consultant Psychiatrist, NDMHS. Purpose of our talk. What we do . Why a referral to specialist. deafness. .Common childhood problem. .1 in 1000 birth. .. Permanent hearing impairment >40 . dbHL. .(AVG.OF .5,1,2,4,Khz). .60%--moderate HL. .Rest –severe /profound HL. .. BIRTH TO 5 YEARS PERIOD. Critical Thinking. Jones, A. (2009) ‘. Redisciplining. generic attributes: the disciplinary context in focus’, . Studies in Higher Education. , 34(1), pp. 85-100. .. Davies, M. (2015) ‘A model of critical thinking in Higher Education’, . Presentation by: . Andrea Kelly, Ph.D. .. What is Critical Thinking?. The art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it.. Paul, R. & Elder, L. (2009). . The miniature guide to critical thinking concepts and tools. Behavior in . Hearing and . Visually Impaired Dogs . Valeri. Farmer-. Dougan. , Ph.D.. Canine Behavior and Cognition Laboratory. Department of Psychology. Illinois State University. WHY Deaf and Blind Dogs?. Bonnie Paller, context. Joel Krantz, CTVA . Marquita Pellerin, PAS. Kristina Meshelski, Philosophy. Weimin. Sun, Philosophy. Building Critical Thinking Assignment Prompts . Bonnie Paller. AALC Retreat 2014. HIV: Presentation . of Systematic reviews and Main . recommendations. WHO 2013 ARV Guidelines Launch. Dr. Meg Doherty, WHO, . G. eneva. Coordinator Treatment and Care. Objectives of Presentation. Overview of Evidence Base and Rationale for Recommendations for Adults:. These experiences have given me the con31dence to embark on new challenges throw myself outside of my comfort zone and think through problems in a much more critical manner The value of studying abroa \"Master the concepts and skills necessary for effective practice with
Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults: A Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition
. Reflecting the latest AOTA standards,  this pocket-sized guide is a quick,  comprehensive reference designed to help you learn to perform efficient evaluations of adults, identify problems, and plan and implement interventions to produce optimal therapeutic outcomes.  See how concepts are applied to practice with real world clinical examples in every chapter. Develop your skills and understanding with illustrations and photographs that demonstrate assessment techniques. Broaden your knowledge with easy-to-understand coverage of a client-centered top/down approach using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF). Prepare your students for community-based practice with a range of new evaluation tools. Develop practical skills for the workplace with up-to-date coverage of interview skills, HIPAA guidelines for communication, and more. Access a wide range of useful tools, including tables that capture information in an easy-to-read manner, an appendix on terminology, and online evaluation forms.\" ACBVI/ATArizona. Virginia Thompson, M.A., C.R.C., C.V.E., L.A.C.. . “The use of the cultural label of being Deaf can be a declaration . of personal identity rather than an indicator of hearing ability. . Anti-racism studies have blossomed over the years with scholarship and political work reinforcing each other to cement anti-racist change. But how do we understand anti-racist research? How is anti-racist research methodology different from other methods of research investigation? What are the principles of anti-racism research? This edited collection attempts to provide some answers by bringing together works that examine the perils and desires of anti-racist research with a particular focus on the notion of \'difference\' and a serious consideration of the race, gender, class, and sexuality intersections/implications of educational research.