Answer to Question #299483 in Psychology for Charly

Question

With the relevant example of the type of disability or barrier to learning briefly describe the three type of alternative assessments. Also indicate the form of assessment that is a suitable type of alternative assessment.

Answer 1

 Authentic assessment is an approach to assess student efficacy in a direct, relevant way to ascertain if the learning objectives were attained. Educators can use projects such as journals, interviews and speeches, reports, videos with the learners to know their grasp of the subject material. For instance, students with Dyscalculia (difficulty in learning numbers, arithmetic, and mathematics) can be assessed through this method where observation is done physically and immediately.

Performance-based assessment is a technique that requires a student to create a product or answer a question that will show the student’s skills, knowledge, and understanding. For example, Dysgraphia (poor handwriting, spelling, and trouble putting words on paper) can be examined through Performance-based assessment.

Constructivist assessment is unique since it focuses on creating the learners’ knowledge by constructing the world surrounding them through experience, documentation, observation, analysis, and reflection. For instance, Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) can conveniently be measured through this method since it factor in the natural connection of learners with the environment.