| Description |
xiii, 193 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Table of contents -- SECTION I. THE CONTEXT -- Overview of the challenge -- Historical reflections on testing individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing -- SECTION II. TEST DEVELOPMENT ISSUES -- Test-taking for deaf and hard of hearing individuals: meeting the challenges -- Access considerations and the provision of appropriate perspective from a testing organization -- Use of technology and principles of universal design to improve the validity and fairness of licensure tests -- Considerations in developing licensing tests that are accessible for all candidates -- The psychometric properties of intellectual tests when used with deaf and hard of hearing individuals: practices and recommendations -- SECTION III. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES -- Equity in testing deaf and hard of hearing individuals - legal considerations -- Sign language interpretation in testing environments -- SECTION IV. CASES FROM SPECIFIC PROFESSIONS -- Certification testing for therapeutic recreation: equity, access, and preparation -- GRE performance and the deaf community -- Maximizing access to licensure for deaf and hard of hearing social workers -- New hurdles: the impact of recent federal mandates on the assessment of deaf and hard of hearing teachers and teacher candidates -- SECTION V. SUMMING UP -- Summary and recommendations. |
| Subject |
Deaf -- Ability testing.
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Deaf -- Psychological testing.
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Educational tests and measurements.
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| Added Author |
Mounty, Judith L.
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Martin, David S.
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| ISBN |
9781563683237 |
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