A Microcomputer-Based System to Facilitate Direct Observation Data Collection and Assessment in Inclusive Settings

Happy Johnson, Sharon J. Brady, and Eric Larson
Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, Vol 7 No 3/4, 1996, p. 253-269

Inclusion of students with disabilities in integrated educational settings has become a major issue in education today. The influx of students into the mainstream may present new challenges for regular and special educators alike. Regular and special educators will have to develop new collaborative strategies designed to successfully integrate students with disabilities. Educators' competence in assessment of student performance and use of these data to plan educational/behavioral interventions are necessary for successful inclusion of students with disabilities. Generally, and at times with good reason, these competencies are not in the repertoire of special and regular educators. This article describes the "Direct Observation Data System (DODS)", a series of computer-based programs designed to facilitate educational professional's competence in these areas.

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