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L2/Ln Sign Language Tests And Assessment Procedures And Evaluation, Rosemary L. Landa, M. Diane Clark
L2/Ln Sign Language Tests And Assessment Procedures And Evaluation, Rosemary L. Landa, M. Diane Clark
Communication Sciences & Disorders Faculty Publications and Presentations
The purpose of this review is to investigate sign language assessments in use as a tool for evaluating the linguistic abilities for job related requirements for bilingual professionals. Each corresponding sign language assessment will be discussed in terms of its original purpose, content, how it is used today, followed by a discussion of its psychometric properties via strengths and weaknesses. In some cases, when available, a discussion of the background in regards to test development will be given. Psychometrically sound assessments will allow a more consistent evaluation of the professionals who support the Deaf community. In terms of research, having …