Dynamic assessment is a term that includes a range of methods to explore learning potential (Zone of Proximal Development). This approach reduces cultural and linguistic bias linked with standardised assessments. Prompts, cues or mediation approaches are used within assessments.

 

Dynamic assessments help identify strategies to support language learning/development.

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Camilleri, B., & Botting, N. (2013). Beyond static assessment of children's receptive vocabulary: the dynamic assessment of word learning (DAWL). International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 48(5), 565-581.

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Camilleri, B., & Law, J. (2013). Dynamic assessment of word learning skills of pre-school children with primary language impairment. International journal of speech-language pathology, (0), 1-10.

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Hasson, N., & Dodd, B. (2014). Planning intervention using dynamic assessments: A case study. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 0265659014521642.

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Hunt E, Nang C, Meldrum S, Armstrong E. ‘Can Dynamic Assessment Identify Language Disorder in Multilingual Children? Clinical Applications From a Systematic Review.’ Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2022 Apr 11;53(2):598-625. doi: https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_lshss-21-00094

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Peña, E. D., Gillam, R. B., & Bedore, L. M. (2014). Dynamic assessment of narrative ability in English accurately identifies language impairment in English language learners. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 57(6), 2208-2220.