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Direct linkThomson, James A.; Tolmie, Andrew K.; Foot, Hugh C.; Whelan, Kirstie M.; Sarvary, Penelope; Morrison, Sheila – Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 2005
The roadside crossing judgments of children aged 7, 9, and 11 years were assessed relative to controls before and after training with a computer-simulated traffic environment. Trained children crossed more quickly, and their estimated crossing times became better aligned with actual crossing times. They crossed more promptly, missed fewer safe…
Descriptors: Pedestrian Traffic, Children, Computer Simulation, Traffic Safety
Peer reviewedPattavina, Sylvia; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1992
A 12-year-old boy with severe disabilities was taught street-crossing skills through the use of photographs with verbal rehearsal of appropriate street crossing, followed by community-based instruction. The skills were acquired, maintained at follow up, and generalized to new streets. (JDD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Experiential Learning, Generalization, Intermediate Grades
