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Cultural Bias: The Albatross of Assessing Behavior-Disordered Children and Youth.
- Source :
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Preventing School Failure . Fall 1991 36(1):50-53. - Publication Year :
- 1991
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Abstract
- The decision-making process for determining special education eligibility for students who may have behavior disorders is considered biased because of the subjectivity inherent in the process. Assessment procedures should allow for cultural freedom. Certain minority groups are still vulnerable to discriminatory practices within the field of education. (JDD)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1045-988X
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Preventing School Failure
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ444509
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers