Assessing the attainment of children with visual impairment in public tests and examinations

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• 作者：Rory Cobb
• 刊名：International Congress Series
• 出版年：2005
• 出版时间：2005
• 年：2005
• 卷：1282
• 期：Complete
• 页码：806-810
• 全文大小：67 K

文摘

Children in England are subject to more external assessment than in any other major country in the world. This paper is based on research undertaken by the author at the University of Birmingham. It considers the issues involved in ensuring that children with visual impairment enjoy equal access to the many tests and examinations that they take during their school years. The major focus of the paper is on the way that examination papers are put into braille and large print. What safeguards exist to make sure that this is done professionally and to a common standard? How do teachers know what to expect so that they can prepare their pupils appropriately? Where should the balance lie between meeting the needs of pupils on an individual basis and expecting them to manage with standard approaches to the modification and production of papers? The paper moves on to consider the opportunities for modifying exam papers electronically so that teachers can customise their presentation to suit individual needs. Finally, the paper looks briefly at related issues such as the granting of extra time and the use of sighted helpers in examinations. How do all these special arrangements affect the validity of the tests and the results achieved by pupils with visual impairment? While the focus of the paper is on UK systems, these issues also hold significance for teachers of children with visual impairment in all countries.