What are the learning objectives / outcomes?
- What is the purpose of this course? (Scott and Maniltz, 2000, p. 35).
- Would elimination of the skills/knowledge/attitude alter the learning objectives of this course/program? (Blacklock, 2001).
- Is the competency integral to the learning of this course? (Wales, 1997).
- Are the skills/knowledge/attitudes an integral part of the learning objectives of the course? (Blacklock, 2001).
- Does the ability or skill necessarily need to be performed in a prescribed manner? Why?
- Was this course created to teach any of the skills/knowledge/attitudes? (Blacklock, 2001).
- Would these accommodations require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the program, service, or activity? (Blacklock, 2001).
- What is the purpose of the program?
- What are the outcome variables that are absolutely required of all participants?
- What academic skills can be demonstrated?
- What percentage of subject area knowledge must be mastered?
- What specific knowledge, principles or concepts must be mastered?
- What methods of instruction are non-negotiable? Why?
- What methods of assessing outcome variables are absolutely necessary? Why?
Can an alternate method be used?
- Is there only one way for the skills/knowledge/attitudes to be demonstrated? (Blacklock, 2001).
- Is there an alternative way to do the same work?
- Academic Adjustment: Substituting Exam Methods
- Is the exam methodology specifically designed to test the particular course material? (Hicks, Morley, 2000, p.27)
Is demonstration of a skill required?
- Will the student have to transfer the skill to different settings (i.e., Field placement)? (Wales, 1997).
- Does the student have to be physically able to perform this skill [themselves]? (Wales, 1997)
