A Guide to Vocational Assessment

by Power, Paul W.

• ISBN13: 9781416401384
• ISBN10: 1416401385
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-30
• Publisher: Pro Ed

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction	ix
Chapter One Perspectives in Vocational Assessment	1	(26)
Chapter Two Issues for Developing an Effective Vocational Assessment Process	27	(18)
Chapter Three Understanding the Consumer with a Disability	45	(30)
Chapter Four Multicultural Dynamics and Practices in Vocational Assessment	75	(24)
Chapter Five Understanding Selected Concepts in Vocational Assessment	99	(18)
Chapter Six The Consumer Interview as an Effective Assessment Tool	117	(26)
Chapter Seven Interest Assessment in Vocational Rehabilitation	143	(18)
Chapter Eight Intelligence Assessment in Vocational Rehabilitation	161	(20)
Chapter Nine Personality Assessment in Vocational Rehabilitation	181	(24)
Chapter Ten Understanding Achievement and Aptitude Vocational Assessment	205	(16)
Chapter Eleven Selected Approaches in Assessment	221	(28)
Chapter Twelve Assessment with an Environmental Focus	249	(16)
Chapter Thirteen Interpreting Information and Identifying Resources	265	(22)
Chapter Fourteen Selected Issues in Vocational Assessment	287	(12)
Chapter Fifteen Vocational Assessment of Industrially Injured Workers	299	(18)
Chapter Sixteen Assessment Evaluation and Rehabilitation Plan Development	317	(12)
Appendix A: An Interview Guide for Consumers with Functional Limitations	329	(8)
Appendix B: Independent Living Assessment Instrument	337	(4)
Appendix C: Employment Readiness Scale	341	(4)
References	345	(22)
Author Index	367	(6)
Subject Index	373
Introduction	vii
Book Introduction	1	(4)
Chapter 1 Perspectives in Vocational Assessment	5	(4)
Discussion Questions	5	(1)
Exercises	5	(1)
Case Study	6	(3)
Chapter 2 Issues for Developing an Effective
Vocational Assessment Process	9	(1)
Discussion Questions	9	(1)
Exercises	10	(1)
Case Study	11	(2)
Chapter 3 Understanding the Consumer with a Disability	13	(2)
Discussion Questions	13	(1)
Exercises	14	(1)
Case Study	14	(1)
Chapter 4 Multicultural Dynamics and Practices in Vocational Assessment	15	(4)
Discussion Questions	15	(1)
Exercises	16	(1)
Case Study	16	(3)
Chapter 5 Understanding Selected Concepts in Vocational Assessment	19	(2)
Discussion Questions	19	(1)
Exercises	19	(1)
Case Study	20	(1)
Chapter 6 The Consumer Interview as an Effective Assessment Tool	21	(4)
Discussion Questions	21	(1)
Exercises	22	(1)
Case Study	23	(2)
Chapter 7 Interest Assessment in Vocational Rehabilitation	25	(4)
Discussion Questions	25	(1)
Exercises	26	(1)
Case Study	27	(2)
Chapter 8 Intelligence Assessment in Vocational Rehabilitation	29	(4)
Discussion Questions	29	(1)
Exercises	30	(1)
Case Study	31	(2)
Chapter 9 Personality Assessment in Vocational Rehabilitation	33	(4)
Discussion Questions	33	(1)
Exercises	34	(1)
Case Study	35	(2)
Chapter 10 Understanding Achievement and Aptitude Vocational Assessment	37	(4)
Discussion Questions	37	(1)
Exercises	38	(1)
Case Study	38	(3)
Chapter 11 Selected Approaches in Assessment	41	(4)
Discussion Questions	41	(1)
Exercises	42	(1)
Case Study	43	(2)
Chapter 12 Assessment with an Environmental Focus	45	(4)
Discussion Questions	45	(1)
Exercises	46	(1)
Case Study	47	(2)
Chapter 13 Interpreting Information and Identifying Resources	49	(4)
Discussion Questions	49	(1)
Exercises	50	(1)
Case Study	50	(3)
Chapter 14 Selected Issues in Vocational Assessment	53	(4)
Discussion Questions	53	(1)
Exercises	54	(1)
Case Study	54	(3)
Chapter 15 Vocational Assessment of Industrially Injured Workers	57	(4)
Discussion Questions	57	(1)
Exercises	58	(1)
Case Study	59	(2)
Chapter 16 Assessment Evaluation and Rehabilitation Plan Development	61
Discussion Questions	61	(1)
Exercises	62	(1)
Case Study	63