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Download full textDarou, Wes G. – Canadian Journal of Counselling, 1992
Focuses on problems with using intelligence testing with Native American clients. Presents several anecdotes from vocational counselor training program with Cree and Ojibwa students, including two Native elders, to demonstrate the validity problems and certain problems with the administration of intelligence tests in general. Recommends that such…
Descriptors: American Indians, Counselor Training, Counselors, Culture Fair Tests
Conklin, Ron C. – Education Canada, 1985
Summarizes trends in competency testing for teachers in the United States. Points out the strong public support for this testing and the problems with predicting teaching success from test results. Concludes that teacher competency testing in Canada, currently less prevalent than in the United States, will increase dramatically. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Competence, Educational Trends, Higher Education, Minimum Competency Testing
Samuda, Ronald James; Tinglin, Winston H. – School Guidance Worker, 1978
This article asks if testing can serve minority needs. The review suggests that testing can serve a useful purpose if it will help ensure quality to all students. (MFD)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
