Assessment for AT module (AC51044)
High quality assistive technology assessment requires frameworks, knowledge, suitable methods, equipment, documentation, training, and support materials.
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AC51044
You will gain an in-depth understanding of needs-based, user-centred assessment processes.
This will include a review of a number of widely used assistive technology assessment frameworks such as Student, Environment, Task and Tools (SETT) and Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT). The module includes opportunities for students to reflect on a range of statutory and non-statutory assessment processes.
This module includes an overview of the provisioning, review, and ongoing support of assistive technologies in different contexts.
In previous iterations of the module, a number of expert guests from across the sector have shared their knowledge and experience with students.
Invited guests in this iteration will provide their expert knowledge and experience in various statutory assessment processes, which may include augmentative and alternative communication, electronic assistive technology, disabled students' allowance, and access to work.
The importance of multi, inter and trans-disciplinary working with other professionals will be modelled and explored.
Students will have the opportunity to present to their peers on an assistive technology assessment that they have undertaken in their working or placement context.
Module timetable
Note that content is indicative and teaching order may change based on various factors.
| Week | Title | Content |
| 1 | Module introduction |
Module overview, what is important about assistive technology assessment and why? Assessment intro for this module, types of assessment included in the ‘EduAT model’. Assessment kits of assistive technology software and hardware. |
| 2 | Theory week 1 |
For example:
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| 3 | Theory week 2 |
For example: HATT (Human Activity Assistive Technology), based on the Cook and Hussey model. |
| 4 | Contextualised examples of assistive technology assessment | Assessment examples from up to four students and course team. |
| 5 | Types of assistive technology assessment 1 | For example: DSA Needs Assessment |
| 6 | Types of assistive technology assessment 2 | For example: Electronic assistive technology (EAT) assessment from the NHS EATS services |
| 7 | Types of assistive technology assessment 3 | For example: Accelerated assessment hub (AAC) assessment from the NHS AAC hub services |
| 8 | Assessment kits and documentation |
Assessment kit suitability Examples of kits used for meeting different cohorts needs Documentation for assistive technology assessment Includes e.g. assessment pro-forma, risk assessment, passports for communication, and assistive technology for transition purposes. |
| 9 | Student presentations |
Students' presentations. Note: multiple sessions in final week. |
Assessment and coursework
Coursework counts for 100% of the final module mark.
Marking criteria are provided on MyDundee for all assignments so that you know what we are looking for when we are marking your coursework. Please ensure that you refer to these when completing assignments.
There are two assignments for this module.
Resource List
All course material is available on MyDundee. This includes copies of lecture materials, practical exercises,z and assignments.
The reading list for this module can be accessed from MyDundee and provides recommended materials for completing the module.
Courses
This module is available on following courses: