Research has indicated the basic instructional and behavior management skills needed for effective teaching of pupils who need remedial or special education. Notwithstanding this research, teacher training programs seldom if ever provide optimal practice of and feedback on these skills. Progress in teacher training is impeded by practical difficulties in providing systematically planned and controlled experiences with children. Microcomputer simulation of pupils offers one means of addressing some of the practical problems of teacher training. A simulation is described and general findings to date are summarized. Anticipated developments and potential benefits are discussed.
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