Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate use of computers and video technologies to teach students to correctly make purchases in a community grocery store using the dollar plus purchasing strategy. Four middle school students diagnosed with intellectual disabilities participated in this study. A multiple probe across participants research design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. Results indicated the program was effective at teaching the dollar plus purchasing strategy to three out of four participants and promoted generalization to the natural environment. Finally, limitations of the study, implications for practice, and future research questions are discussed. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)

Citation

Ayres, K.M., Langone, J., Boon, R.T. & Norman, A. (2006). Computer-Based Instruction for Purchasing Skills. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 41(3), 253-263. Retrieved August 12, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/71958/.

This record was imported from ERIC on April 18, 2013. [Original Record]

ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.

Copyright for this record is held by the content creator. For more details see ERIC's copyright policy.

Keywords

• Community Based Instruction (Disabilities)
• Computer Uses in Education
• Daily Living Skills
• Mental Retardation
• Middle School Students
• Purchasing
• research design
• Technology Uses in Education