Creating a Comprehensive Assessment Database for Neurodivergent Children
Project Description
The objective of this project is to develop a robust assessment database tailored specifically for neurodivergent children. This database will serve as a centralized repository for various assessment tools, resources, and data, enabling educators, clinicians, and caregivers to better understand and support the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals.
Supervisor
SIU, Yat Fan
Quota
4
Course type
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP3200
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
Literature Search: Conduct thorough research to identify existing assessment tools and relevant studies related to neurodivergent children, synthesizing findings to inform the development of the database.
Computerizing Tests: Transform traditional paper-and-pencil assessments into interactive computerized formats, ensuring they are user-friendly and accessible for neurodivergent children.
Running Trials: Facilitate and oversee trials with neurodivergent children to evaluate the effectiveness and usability of the computerized tests, gathering feedback to make necessary adjustments.
Computerizing Tests: Transform traditional paper-and-pencil assessments into interactive computerized formats, ensuring they are user-friendly and accessible for neurodivergent children.
Running Trials: Facilitate and oversee trials with neurodivergent children to evaluate the effectiveness and usability of the computerized tests, gathering feedback to make necessary adjustments.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
1) Gain proficiency in conducting comprehensive literature reviews to identify effective assessment tools and methodologies for neurodivergent children, enhancing skills in critical analysis and synthesis of academic research.
2) Learn the technical skills required to convert traditional paper-and-pencil tests into engaging computerized formats, focusing on user interface design and accessibility features for neurodivergent users.
3) Develop expertise in designing and executing trials, including participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis, while ensuring ethical standards and sensitivity to the needs of neurodivergent children.
4) Cultivate the ability to gather and analyze feedback from trials, using this information to refine assessment tools and improve their effectiveness and usability.
2) Learn the technical skills required to convert traditional paper-and-pencil tests into engaging computerized formats, focusing on user interface design and accessibility features for neurodivergent users.
3) Develop expertise in designing and executing trials, including participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis, while ensuring ethical standards and sensitivity to the needs of neurodivergent children.
4) Cultivate the ability to gather and analyze feedback from trials, using this information to refine assessment tools and improve their effectiveness and usability.
Complexity of the project
Moderate