UAB School of Education General Outcomes for all Counselor Education Programs
OUTCOME 7: Assessment
OUTCOME C7: The UAB counselor candidate understands the principles and purpose of assessment and the collection and use of data.
C7.K Knowledge and Understanding: Knows and understands testing and assessment in terms of: history and philosophy; individual and group approaches; basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing; statistical concepts; reliability; validity; factors associated with diversity and cultural differences; strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment instruments; general principles and methods of case conceptualization, and/or diagnoses; and ethical and legal considerations.
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Does not demonstrate an understanding of testing and assessment. Fails to grasp an adequate knowledge or understanding of the criteria stated for this domain. |
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Demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of testing and assessment. Displays some knowledge and evidences some understanding of the criteria stated for this domain. |
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Demonstrates substantial knowledge and understanding of testing and assessment. Displays a broad and adequate knowledge base and evidences a clear understanding for the criteria stated for this domain. |
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Demonstrates exemplary knowledge and understanding of testing and assessment. Displays a comprehensive and sound knowledge base and evidences a clarity and breadth of understanding for the criteria stated for this domain. |
OUTCOME C7: The UAB counselor candidate understands the principles and purpose of assessment and the collection and use of data.
C7.P Performance and Skills: Applies knowledge and understand by demonstrating their ability to: review, select, and administer appropriate assessment instruments; identify and procure assessment resources; and interpret a battery of test data and provide a written summary report.
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Lacks ability and judgment in selecting, administrating, or interpreting test instruments. Demonstrates little sensitivity to variables related to diversity. Fails to produce written reports that are comprehensive, accurate, or clearly written. |
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Exhibits limited competence and judgment in the selection, administration, and interpretation of test instruments. Demonstrates some sensitivity to variables related to diversity. Written reports are not comprehensive, limited in accuracy, or not clearly written. |
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Often exhibits competence and good judgment in the selection, administration, and interpretation of appropriate test instruments. Demonstrates sensitivity to variables related to diversity. Written reports are substantially comprehensive, accurate, and understandable. |
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Consistently exhibits competence and good judgment in the selection, administration, and interpretation of appropriate test instruments. Is sensitive and response to variables related to diversity. Produces comprehensive, accurate, and well written reports. |