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One
type of assessment evaluates student behaviors that
might affect their performance in the classroom. This
assessment was adapted from one that was designed to measure
listening, speaking and non-verbal competencies of normal
hearing high school and college students within an educational
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The
screening evaluates competence across a range of contexts.
Students make a presentation, conduct an interview with
a non-signing partner, and answer questions after viewing
a videotaped lecture delivered in simultaneous-communication.
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Students
are assessed on ten competencies. The goal for each competency
is listed on a feedback form that is shared with the student
and, when appropriate, other parties such as a counselor
or referring instructor. |
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 Tasks
and Competencies
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1.
Make a presentation about yourself and why you chose your
major
Competencies
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 Introduction
of self |
Description
of personal interests |
Facial
expression/body language |
Expressive
intelligibility |
Presentation
strategies |
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may be provided regarding: |
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Amount
and conciseness of information |
Whether
reasons are supported with examples |
Appropriateness
of facial expression and body language |
Awareness
of presentation strategies |
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Students might have very different backgrounds and communication
styles, but be equally skilled in presenting information
to an audience.
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Students
may present appropriate content, but their presentation
style or body language may distract from their effectiveness.
Note the gum chewing in this segment. |
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2.
Interview a person who does not know sign language
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Competencies
assessed: |
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Question
formulation |
Strategies
for expressive communication without sign language |
Strategies
for comprehension |
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Feedback
may be provided regarding: |
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Choice
of communication mode (e.g., write, speak, type) |
Use
of relevant, appropriate questions to elicit information
about a career |
Grammar
and word selection |
Use
of expressive and receptive strategies |
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View
Video Sample |
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3.
Comprehension of lecture information
Competencies
assessed: |
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Understanding
of general content |
Understanding
of specific information |
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Feedback
may be provided regarding: |
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Ability
to comprehend lecture |
Ability
to identify general and specific information |
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View
Sample Lecture |
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Assessment
Follow-up |
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Feedback
on the competencies is provided as written comments and/or
as numerical ratings. Assessment goals, results and recommendations
are discussed with students. If requested, the evaluator,
the classroom instructor, and the student can meet to
discuss individual strengths or weaknesses and strategies
for addressing inconsistencies. |
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*Adapted from: Communication
Competency Assessment Instrument, Revised Edition by Rebecca
B. Rubin, Ph.D.,
Kent State University, Spectra Publishers (1994). |
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