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ERIC Number: EJ459528
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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The Effects of Community Training Using a Videodisc-Based Simulation.
Wissick, Cheryl A.; And Others
Journal of Special Education Technology, v11 n4 p207-22 Fall 1992
An interactive videodisc-based simulation was used to train 3 students (ages 12-17) with moderate disabilities on locating and purchasing items in convenience store settings. The students improved in their effectiveness and efficiency of locating items in the simulated environment and showed some transfer of skills to natural environments. (JDD)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Efficiency, Food Stores, Generalization, Instructional Effectiveness, Interactive Video, Moderate Mental Retardation, Purchasing, Secondary Education, Simulation, Training Methods, Transfer of Training
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Evaluative
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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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