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Introduction to Formal & Informal Assessments

Introduction to Formal & Informal Assessments. G.C.D.F. March 9, 2007. What an Assessment is NOT?. It is NOT a magic wand. It is NOT a “test”. It will NOT tell you which career you should pursue. There are NO right or wrong answers. What is an Assessment?.

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Introduction to Formal & Informal Assessments

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  1. Introduction to Formal & Informal Assessments G.C.D.F. March 9, 2007

  2. What an Assessment is NOT? • It is NOT a magic wand. • It is NOT a “test”. • It will NOT tell you which career you should pursue. • There are NO right or wrong answers.

  3. What is an Assessment? • It is a TOOL to assist clients in their career exploration process. • May provide ideas for clients to begin creating career development plan. • It provides data for clients to weigh vocational options.

  4. Other Factors to Consider • Environmental Issues • Personal Issues • Background Information

  5. Two Types of Assessments • Formal Assessments are usually standardized and “normed” with members of a defined group. • Informal Assessments are not standardized and have no research to support results.

  6. Formal Assessments • Help your clients understand their skills and abilities as they relate to various occupations. • Assist in making career decisions, plans, and selecting educational programs. • Help your client make vocational and life changing adjustments.

  7. Formal Assessments:Validity and Reliability • Validity: Instrument measures what it is trying to assess. • Reliability: If you get the results once, will it provide the same results again in the future?

  8. Things to consider when using formal assessments: • Who is it designed for? • Learning styles, culture, developmental stage, ability, education, etc. • How appropriate is the assessment? • Is it necessary for their career development process? • Understanding results. • Counselor’s ability to interpret to clients

  9. Types of Formal Assessments • Interests: • Strong, Campbell, Self Directed Search • Skills: • Campbell • Personality: • Myers Brigg Type Indicator • Academic: • Wonderlic, TABE, CASAS

  10. Informal Assessments Characteristics • Non-Standardized • Subjective • Not supported by research • Relies on expertise of the facilitator • Needs to be used with care

  11. Examples of Informal Assessments • Card sorts • Checklist or structured worksheets • Guided Imagery • Group or individual activities • Lists of interests, values and abilities • Intake Interviews • Writing Samples • Observation of skills being demonstrated

  12. To Assess or Not? That is the question! • Is the assessment necessary? • Provide explanation for value of tool. • May identify patterns- make predictions • How compatible client is likely to be with selected profession. • Are you REALLY ready to take the next step? • Obtaining additional information not revealed in meetings.

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