Question

Describe and exemplify questionnaires prepared by renowned authors to detect learning behaviors along with the analysis of preferred (representational) cognitive models

Answer 1

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(Answer) The Ages and stages questionnaire – This is a test developed by Jane Squires, Diane Bricker and Elizabeth Twombly. This test is used to find developmental delays and social and emotional development. For example, it is used to identify and establish unconventional behaviours, monitor emotional issues and interactive skills. This is a test for behavioural and emotional abilities within the cognitive model.

The PEDS and the PEDS: Developmental Milestones (Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status): These types of tests are used to screen developmental delays, emotional and behavioural problems, issues with developmental skills that include maths, reading etc. This is a test for behavioural and emotional abilities within the cognitive model. The purpose of this test is to spot any problems concerning academic and behavioural problems in a child at an early stage. Frances Page Glascoe is the author of the PEDS tests.

Gray Oral and Reading Tests – The purpose of this test is to analyse a child’s reading, writing and comprehension skills. The authors to the 2011 edition are Brian R Bryant and J Lee Wiederholt. It is one of the most widely used tests in America. This can be a helpful test as it tests the fundamental abilities of reading and writing. It can be used in schools and learning centres to determine a child’s comprehension abilities. This is a test for comprehensive abilities within the cognitive model.

Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing – This test is used to screen things like rapid naming, rhyming words, decoding skills, phonological memory and phonological awareness. It is authored by Richard Wagner, Joseph Torgesen, Carl Rashotte and Nils A Pearson. This study would be typically used to screen a child with speech and language difficulties. It would include the screening of a child’s ability to produce and understand sounds and words. This is a test for comprehensive abilities within the cognitive model.

Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests – It is authored by Richard Woodcock and the purpose of this test is to find strengths and weaknesses that are associated with a child’s reading skills. Such a test is helpful is spotting dyslexia in children. This is a test for comprehensive abilities within the cognitive model. Furthermore, it highlights areas that require improvement in reading and learning.