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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ960558
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-May
Pages: 7
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Behavior Breakthroughs[TM]: Future Teachers Reflect on a Focused Game Designed to Teach ABA Techniques
Lowdermilk, John; Martinez, Deborah; Pecina, Julie; Beccera, Lisa; Lowdermilk, Carey
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, v56 n3 p29-35 May 2012
This article examines the use of a focused educational game. The game, "Behavior Breakthroughs"[TM], was created to teach people that work with children with autism, appropriate behavior management techniques. A group of undergraduate, teacher education students played the game and provided feedback on their experiences.
Descriptors: Autism, Student Behavior, Classroom Techniques, Special Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Computer Simulation, College Instruction, Special Needs Students, College Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Computer Games, Educational Games, Computer Software Evaluation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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