Praxis SLP Licensure Exam

When a school SLP uses a dynamic assessment approach, this change most likely impacts understanding of the child's performance in which area?

1. On tasks of daily living

2. On a classroom assignment

3. With modeling techniques

4. With no comparison to peers

The correct answer is: With modeling techniques

Using a dynamic assessment approach emphasizes the process of learning rather than just the end result. This method allows the school speech-language pathologist (SLP) to observe how a child responds to various modeling techniques and instructional strategies during the assessment. By engaging the child in interactive tasks and providing prompts or modeling, the SLP can assess the child's potential for learning new skills and their ability to apply those strategies in real-time. This focus on modeling techniques helps the SLP understand the child's learning style, strengths, and areas where they may need additional support. The results of this assessment can inform interventions tailored to the child's specific needs, aligning with their individual learning capabilities rather than comparing them strictly to their peers. Thus, the dynamic assessment provides a more nuanced understanding of the child’s performance, particularly in how they can acquire and use language skills when provided with specific modeling.