Chapter Objectives

• Define performance assessment, and discuss the rationale for its use
  
  
• Give examples of models and methods that fit into a performance-based assessment framework
  
  
• Identify considerations and guidelines for implementing performance assessment
  
  
  

Chapter Outline

1. Theoretical Framework
   1. Social-Constructivist Approach
   2. Ecological Approach
      
      
2. Models and Applications
   1. Advantages
      1. Focus on Strengths
      2. Meaningful Context
      3. Collaboration and Communication
      4. Nonintrusive Data Collection
   2. Limitations
      1. Lack of Standards
      2. High Level of Expertise Required
      3. Required Planning Time and Resources
         
         
3. Guidelines for Implementation
   
   
4. Suggestions for Practitioners in Inclusive Environments
   1. Initial Assessment
   2. Goal Development
   3. Intervention
   4. Evaluation
      
      
5. Conclusion