Can Games Create Culturally Competent, Disability-Aware Teachers?

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Anderson, C. (2012). Can Games Create Culturally Competent, Disability-Aware Teachers?. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 1483-1487). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2012
Austin, Texas, USA
March 5, 2012
ISBN 1-880094-92-4
  Paul Resta
AACE

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Cindy Anderson, Roosevelt University, Chicago, United States

Abstract

In this article, a review of the need for training culturally-competent, disability-aware teachers is outlined. The article suggests teacher education may use games to fill the gap. Characteristics of an effective program are outlined, techniques are shared, and one program is described that meets the needs for both culturally-competent, disability-aware students is described.

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