Pre-Service Teachers' Knowledge of Test Accommodations and Modifications

Presenter Information

Kristen Paulsen, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow

Location

CSU Ballroom

Start Date

20-4-2015 2:00 PM

End Date

20-4-2015 3:30 PM

Student's Major

Psychology

Student's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Mentor's Name

Carlos Panahon

Mentor's Email Address

carlos.panahon@mnsu.edu

Mentor's Department

Psychology

Mentor's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Second Mentor's Name

Shawna Petersen-Brown

Second Mentor's Email Address

shawna.petersen-brown@mnsu.edu

Second Mentor's Department

Psychology

Second Mentor's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Third Mentor's Name

Melissa Steward

Third Mentor's Deparment

Psychology

Third Mentor's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description

The process of implementing test accommodations and modifications is a relatively recent development, causing some confusion on how to apply accommodations or modifications and why they are important. Additionally, while teachers are expected to be capable of selecting and implementing appropriate accommodations and modifications, research has found significant deficits in teacher’s knowledge concerning test accommodations and modifications. In order to investigate and address this issue, a survey was developed to gauge the knowledge of test accommodations and modifications among pre-service teachers at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The survey included questions on demographics, as well as questions on fairness, laws, and recommended practices in the area of accommodation and modifications. This online survey was sent to pre-service teachers in the College of Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Research findings and implications will be discussed in this presentation.