Study Guide

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Test Design and Framework

The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Time* 2 hours
Passing Score 220
*Does not include 15-minute tutorial

Test Framework

 

Content Domain Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage of Test Score
I. Understanding Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 0001–0002 18%
II. Assessment and Program Planning 0003–0004 18%
III. Learning Environments and Instructional Practices 0005–0009 46%
IV. Foundations and Professional Practice 0010–0011 18%

Domain I–Understanding Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Competency 0001–Understand the development and characteristics of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Competency 0002–Understand the development of speech and language (including listening and spoken language, written language, and sign language) and factors that affect development, learning, and daily living in students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Domain II–Assessment and Program Planning

Competency 0003–Understand procedures for selecting, adapting, modifying, designing, administering, and interpreting and communicating results of various types of formal and informal assessments used with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Competency 0004–Understand strategies and procedures for developing, implementing, monitoring, and amending individualized programs and making placement and programming decisions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Domain III–Learning Environments and Instructional Practices

Competency 0005–Understand strategies and procedures for planning, managing, and modifying the learning environment for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Competency 0006–Understand effective instructional practices for promoting success in the general curriculum for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Competency 0007–Understand strategies for promoting the language and communication skills of students who are deaf or hard of hearing, including language, speech, and auditory skill development.

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Competency 0008–Understand strategies for fostering students' social skills and for providing positive behavioral supports and interventions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Competency 0009–Understand strategies for promoting independent living skills and successful transitions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Domain IV–Foundations and Professional Practice

Competency 0010–Understand philosophical, historical, legal, and ethical foundations of the field of deaf education.

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Competency 0011–Understand professional roles and responsibilities of the teacher of students who are deaf or hard of hearing and strategies for working in a collaborative professional environment.

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