Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
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Educational Games: A Technique to Accelerate the Acquisition of Reading Skills of Children with Learning Disabilities

  • Beryl Charlton (Author) Gonzaga University image/svg+xml
  • Randy Lee Williams (Author) Gonzaga University
  • T. F. McLaughlin (Author) Gonzaga University
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.2
Abstract
This study evaluated the effects of educational games on the performance of eight elementary school students with learning disabilities. The effects of educational games were evaluated in a multiple baseline design across students. The results indicated that each student improved their performance on reading when educational games were in effect. These differences were also educationally significant. Practical considerations and implications of educational games for adoption in the classroom were discussed.
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How to Cite
Charlton, B., Williams, R. L., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2006). Educational Games: A Technique to Accelerate the Acquisition of Reading Skills of Children with Learning Disabilities. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 1(1), 7-16. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.2

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  • Article Type Articles
  • Submitted February 10, 2006
  • Published March 15, 2006
  • Issue Spring 2006
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