Using the Woodcock-Johnson IV Batteries (WJIV Cog, WJIV ACH and WJIV OL) when assessing primary and secondary-aged learners - Jan 2024 to Jan 2025
Overview
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Date(s)24 Jan 2024 - 24 Jan 2025
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Cost£62.00
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ProviderPatoss
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Delivery typeDistance
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Course levelIntermediate
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Course summary
This webinar, presented by Lia Castiglione, discusses the use of the Woodcock-Johnson IV batteries (WJIV Cog, WJIV ACH and WJIV OL) in diagnostic assessments.
In the context of the SASC report formats for primary and secondary-aged learners, this webinar provides the opportunity to evaluate the use of the three Woodcock-Johnson test batteries in diagnostic assessments.
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CPD credit hours2 hours
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Course themesReviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
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AudienceAssessors, Assessment centres
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Website
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SASC CodeSASC-20240116-86
Description
The session aims to provide a deeper understanding of the Woodcock-Johnson IV batteries to enable delegates to make informed decisions about what these batteries may offer to their own practice and how they might be used within a diagnostic assessment. The session will follow STEC/SASC’s guidance on the use of each of these batteries. The emphasis of the session will be on using WJIV tests in assessments for pre-16 learners.
In the context of assessments for primary and secondary-aged learners, the course will cover:
The tests within each WJIV battery that can be used within a diagnostic assessment, in line with STEC/SASC guidance.
Consideration of additional test areas not covered by the batteries.
A comparison with some of the more familiar cognitive and attainments tests.
Strengths of the WJIV batteries, as well as potential pitfalls and considerations.
Information on the Riverside scoring and reporting portal.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will:
Learn about the three Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries and the range of assessment areas they cover.
Know how to use the tests within a diagnostic assessment.
Understand how the tests fit with the SASC report formats
Course prerequisites
Delegates should have a Level 7 qualification in SpLD assessment.