PYC4807 Portfolio
2022
, Table of Contents
Section 1 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Section 2 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Reason/rationale for testing in a developmental context ................................................................................................... 3
Early detection affecting later development .......................................................................................................................... 3
Importance of early detection ................................................................................................................................................ 4
3. Context of the assessment ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Characteristics needed to be taken into account .................................................................................................................... 5
4. Compiling a test battery .................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Administration, interpretation of results and feedback ..................................................................................................... 7
Briefly discuss all persons who should be involved in the assessment process. Mention the socio-economic and socio-
cultural factors that could have affected Becky .................................................................................................................... 7
Discuss the ethical considerations that are especially important when testing children....................................................... 7
Interpretation of results ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 3: QUESTIONS ON THEORETICAL AND APPLIED .................................................................................... 9
KNOWLEDGE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Question 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Reliability: ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
a) Define reliability and identify and briefly describe the five types of reliability. (6)..................................................... 9
b) Critically discuss the reliability of the JSAIS ................................................................................................................. 11
Validity: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
a) Identify and briefly describe the three main types of validity. (6).............................................................................. 12
Question 3 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3a) List the factors that need to be taken into account when compiling a test battery. (5)................................................. 13
b) What factors related to the assessment process need to be taken into account to make the........................................... 14
assessment fair and ethical from a language perspective? .................................................................................................. 14
Question 4 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Question 5a .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Conclusion. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
References ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
PLAGIARISM DECLARATION ....................................................................................................................................... 19
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, Section 1
1. I selected developmental context. I gathered information from my neighbourhood and community. The
reason why I chose this context is because developmental context is foundational to educational and
organisational aspects. Every individual educational & organisational well being is based on
developmental aspects.
2. Developmental context focuses on the developmental stages and milestones of an individual from birth to
adult hood. It entails studying and analysing the developmental stages of an individual, what affects it and
to counteract challenges.
3. Reasons for testing in the developmental context is to help analyse what would have caused damages in
one’s behaviours and personality.
4. Children and young people and adults are tested
5. Information gathered is stored in by the professionals conducting the tests and filed on paper
6. The tests are administered by one or more professional or paediatrician or child psychologist who is
qualified to administer and interpret the tests. The results are communicated verbally or in the form of a
report depending on the nature of test conducted, but most appropriately on paper
7. Examples of typical tests administered are interviews and test sessions aimed at testing cognitive,
educational and socio-emotional functioning.
8. Ethical issues need to be considered regardless of which group is being tested, confidentiality, consent of
individual and consideration of human rights pertaining to testing, no force is used and that the person to
be tested must have decided to do so. No judging of individuals.
Section 2
Introduction
The early years of childhood development is crucial, as it is during this period in a child’s live when the brain
develops post-haste and is highly susceptible to change. This is according to the world health organisation. It set
the foundation for their physical health and overall well-being throughout their lives. Therefore, the manner in
which a child is brought up creates the cornerstone for a child’s ability to develop. Maintaining a secure
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2022
, Table of Contents
Section 1 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Section 2 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Reason/rationale for testing in a developmental context ................................................................................................... 3
Early detection affecting later development .......................................................................................................................... 3
Importance of early detection ................................................................................................................................................ 4
3. Context of the assessment ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Characteristics needed to be taken into account .................................................................................................................... 5
4. Compiling a test battery .................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Administration, interpretation of results and feedback ..................................................................................................... 7
Briefly discuss all persons who should be involved in the assessment process. Mention the socio-economic and socio-
cultural factors that could have affected Becky .................................................................................................................... 7
Discuss the ethical considerations that are especially important when testing children....................................................... 7
Interpretation of results ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 3: QUESTIONS ON THEORETICAL AND APPLIED .................................................................................... 9
KNOWLEDGE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Question 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Reliability: ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
a) Define reliability and identify and briefly describe the five types of reliability. (6)..................................................... 9
b) Critically discuss the reliability of the JSAIS ................................................................................................................. 11
Validity: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
a) Identify and briefly describe the three main types of validity. (6).............................................................................. 12
Question 3 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3a) List the factors that need to be taken into account when compiling a test battery. (5)................................................. 13
b) What factors related to the assessment process need to be taken into account to make the........................................... 14
assessment fair and ethical from a language perspective? .................................................................................................. 14
Question 4 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Question 5a .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Conclusion. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
References ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
PLAGIARISM DECLARATION ....................................................................................................................................... 19
1
, Section 1
1. I selected developmental context. I gathered information from my neighbourhood and community. The
reason why I chose this context is because developmental context is foundational to educational and
organisational aspects. Every individual educational & organisational well being is based on
developmental aspects.
2. Developmental context focuses on the developmental stages and milestones of an individual from birth to
adult hood. It entails studying and analysing the developmental stages of an individual, what affects it and
to counteract challenges.
3. Reasons for testing in the developmental context is to help analyse what would have caused damages in
one’s behaviours and personality.
4. Children and young people and adults are tested
5. Information gathered is stored in by the professionals conducting the tests and filed on paper
6. The tests are administered by one or more professional or paediatrician or child psychologist who is
qualified to administer and interpret the tests. The results are communicated verbally or in the form of a
report depending on the nature of test conducted, but most appropriately on paper
7. Examples of typical tests administered are interviews and test sessions aimed at testing cognitive,
educational and socio-emotional functioning.
8. Ethical issues need to be considered regardless of which group is being tested, confidentiality, consent of
individual and consideration of human rights pertaining to testing, no force is used and that the person to
be tested must have decided to do so. No judging of individuals.
Section 2
Introduction
The early years of childhood development is crucial, as it is during this period in a child’s live when the brain
develops post-haste and is highly susceptible to change. This is according to the world health organisation. It set
the foundation for their physical health and overall well-being throughout their lives. Therefore, the manner in
which a child is brought up creates the cornerstone for a child’s ability to develop. Maintaining a secure
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