Utility and Self-Sufficiency in the Selection of Educational Alternatives.

Kaufman, Roger; Carron, Andrew S.

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ERIC Number: EJ232703

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980

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Utility and Self-Sufficiency in the Selection of Educational Alternatives.

Kaufman, Roger; Carron, Andrew S.

Journal of Instructional Development, v4 n1 p17-18,23-27 Fall 1980

Proposes a two-level decision model to evaluate educational programs by types of learners they generate as well as the utility and cost of the program. Decision rules based on the underlying requirement that each learner reach self-sufficiency are described. (Author/BK)

Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives, Educational Planning, Evaluation Criteria, Mathematical Models, Minimum Competencies, Program Evaluation, Resource Allocation, Selection

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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