Identify and discuss the four types of assessment typically used to measure social, emotional, and behavioral functioning

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Ans: Student response should include the following.
The four types of assessment typically used to measure social, emotional, and behavioral function are
• Behavioral observation—observation of students during a variety of settings. It is often the preferred assessment technique.
• Interviews—used to gain information about the perspectives of those familiar with the student. They may be structured/unstructured as well as formal/informal. Usually focus on the student’s medical and educational history, academic performance and progress, social-emotional functioning, and community involvement.
• Situational measures—involve peer-acceptance nomination scales and sociometric ranking techniques.
• Rating scales—Behavior rating scales are typically completed by the classroom teacher, parent, and when appropriate, the student. Because the scales rely on the rater’s judgment, teachers should not use them solely to make instructional decisions.
Learning Objective: Describe examples in which curriculum-based assessment and behavioral observation assessment would be appropriate. Include all forms of observational recording systems.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment
Difficulty Level: Medium