Application of a Decision Theory Model to Eligibility and Classification Decisions in Special Education [microform] / Margaret L. Potter
- Bib ID:
- 5424690
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Potter, Margaret L
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED228820
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1982
- 52 p.
- Summary:
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An investigation was conducted of the eligibility and classification decisions of 223 educational professionals who participated in a special education simulation exercise. Data from their decisions were characterized by much variability and inaccuracy. Fifty-one percent of the Ss declared a student with assessment data in the normal range to be eligible for special education services; 61 percent indicated the presence of handicapping conditions. A historical background for special education decisions is presented, and the Brunswikian Lens Model of decision theory is discussed as one way to understand the difficulty of special educators in making eligibility and classification decisions. Decision heuristics are proposed as a way to improve the educational decision process. (Author/CL)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED), Washington, DC.
- Contract Number: 300-80-0622.
- Educational level discussed: Elementary Secondary Education.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Inst. for Research on Learning Disabilities
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- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- 1982
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