Analysis of Special Education Tribunal Outcomes Using Luhmann's Systems Theory
Overview & Synopsis
This paper examines Special Education Tribunals, in Ontario, Canada through a Luhmannian theoretical lens. At total of 58 Special Education Tribunal summary hearings were analyzed using the constant comparative method through NVivo software. The results revealed that these Tribunals appear to favour the assessment testimony of teachers and other school personnel over that of other professionals such as educational psychologists, medical doctors, and university professors. This finding is discussed in relation to the available interpretations of Luhmann's social systems theory along with the limitations of using educational tribunals to remedy social justice issues.
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Document Information
| Document Title | Analysis of Special Education Tribunal Outcomes Using Luhmann's Systems Theory |
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| Author / Organization | Valeo, Angela, Underwood, Kathryn |
| Subject & Discipline | Foreign Countries, Special Education, Social Theories |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2015 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-265040 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |