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Introduction
This course offers an introduction to assessment and testing of children with special needs. It combines the introduction of the theories and concepts in assessment, with evidence-based practices when assessing children.
Participants in this course will have direct experiences with screening, standardized, criterion-referenced, and behavioral assessment. Through these experiences, they will link the theories and concepts in measurement and child development with the practical guidelines, procedures, and applications. Participants taking this course will understand the different purposes and functions of assessment and important considerations when selecting instruments for assessment of specific purposes.
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Assessment in Education
- Graduate Certificate in Understanding
Diverse Learners
- Graduate Certificate in
Special Education
- FlexiMasters in Special Education
Learners are required to complete this course to fulfil the AU requirements to attain the Graduate Certificate in Assessment in Education (12 AU), Graduate Certificate in Understanding Diverse Learners (12 AU), Graduate Certificate in Special Education (12 AU).
They will be able to:
- plan an assessment of children with special needs
- be aware of issues in the choice of method for assessing children with special needs
- conduct an assessment with a child
- interpret the findings of the assessment
- communicate it with parents or other professionals
Part I: Theories and Technical Concepts in Assessment
- Purposes of assessment
- Types of assessment
- Classical test and item response theory
Part II: Review of Common Assessment Procedures and Tools
- Screening instruments
- Interviews, surveys and questionnaires
- Standardized tests
- Criterion-referenced assessments
- Behavioral assessments
Part III: Topics in Assessment
- Assessing of young children
- Cultural and linguistic diversity in assessment
- Communicating assessment results with families
- Data-driven decision making in education
For working professionals who are keen to have a better sensing and understanding of key assessment concepts, albeit in the education context.
Standard Course Fee: S$4,490.80
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$4,120.00 | S$1,347.24 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$523.24 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
FlexiMasters in Special Education
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MSE902 Human Development* | 4 |
| MSE911 Learning Disabilities* | 4 |
| MSE913 Curriculum Design and Development* | 4 |
Graduate Certificate in Assessment in Education
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MDP901 Social and Emotional Development and Assessment* | 4 |
| MPM909 Elementary Statistics for Education* | 4 |
Graduate Certificate in Understanding Diverse Learners
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MEC901 Child Development (0-8 years)* | 4 |
| MHA901 Understanding Learners with High Ability and their Affective and Moral Needs* | 4 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Assessment in Education, Graduate Certificate in Understanding Diverse Learners, Graduate Certificate in Special Education (total 12AUs) and FlexiMasters in Special Education (total 16AUs)
*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved
