This module discusses how traditional assessment procedures (i.e. standardized test scores) used for determining disability are problematic. Read More
Category: African American English (AAE)/ African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
African American English (AAE) is a dialect of English, traditionally spoken by the African American community, but currently spoken by people from a variety of ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. AAE is distinguished from Standard American English (SAE) by distinct pronunciation (phonology), vocabulary (lexicon), verb tense, and aspect (morphosyntax). It is also sometimes referred to as “African American Vernacular English” or AAVE.
Dynamic Assessment: Fast Mapping Introduction and Example 3 (Preschool Disability Evaluations: Module 33)
This module provides another example of dynamic assessment using fast-mapping with a child with a mild to moderate delay. Read More
Dynamic Assessment: Fast Mapping Introduction and Example 2 (Preschool Disability Evaluations: Module 32)
This module includes a different example of fast-mapping with a child with a mild delay. Read More
Dynamic Assessment: Fast Mapping Introduction and Example 1 (Preschool Disability Evaluations: Module 31)
This module introduces another form of dynamic assessment: fast mapping. Read More
Understanding Assessment: How Does Linguistic Bias Affect Language Evaluations?
Linguistic bias can be bias towards speakers of other languages or dialects, or towards bilingual speakers and results in inaccurate assessment of children from linguistic backgrounds other than Standard American English. As a result, minorities are overrepresented in special education programs (IDEA 2004). Read More
