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The Biasing Effects of Labels on Direct Observation by Preservice Teachers
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Allday, R. Allan; Duhon, Gary J.; Blackburn-Ellis, Sarah; Van Dycke, Jamie L. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2011
Observational bias can significantly affect results attained through observation. This study focused on 122 preservice teacher educators who conducted a structured observation, using momentary time sampling procedures with 10-second intervals, to measure student on-task and off-task behaviors. The experimental variable altered was the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Intervals, Observation, Teacher Educators
Rehabilitation Counselor Hypothesis Testing: The Role of Negative Information, Client Disability, and Counselor Experience.
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Strohmer, Douglas C. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1995
Examines the way that rehabilitation counselors (n=41) select information to test a hypothesis about a client. Consistent with previous research, rehabilitation counselors systematically noted more negative client information when presented with equal numbers of equivalently weighted positive and negative client factors. (JPS)
Descriptors: Adults, Bias, Cognitive Processes, Counselors
Be Aware of Stereotypes and Bias When Developing and Evaluating Curricular Materials.
Mullins, June B. – 1978
The nine guidelines offered in this paper serve as suggestions to teachers and other concerned individuals who want to ensure that the curricular materials at all educational levels are free of unnecessary stereotypes and bias. Adapted from criteria offered by the National Center on Education Media and Materials, the guidelines apply to…
Descriptors: Bias, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Stereotypes