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- Title
Constructing and Role-Playing Student Avatars in a Simulation of Teaching Algebra for Diverse Learners.
- Authors
Ma, Tingting; Brown, Irving A.; Kulm, Gerald; Davis, Trina J.; Lewis, Chance W.; Allen, G. Donald
- Abstract
From the perspectives of Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs), this study examines the design and implementation of a simulated teaching environment in Second Life (SL) for prospective teachers to teach algebra for diverse learners. Drawing upon the Learning-for-Use framework, the analyses provide evidence on the development of student avatars in construction and role-playing activities. The study reveals challenges, procedures, and suggestions for future simulations. This study also calls for research efforts toward preparing mathematics teachers for cultural diversity.
- Subjects
SIMULATED environment (Teaching method); SECOND Life (Game); ALGEBRA education; AVATARS (Virtual reality); MATHEMATICS teachers; HIGHER education
- Publication
Urban Education, 2016, Vol 51, Issue 5, p534
- ISSN
0042-0859
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0042085914542658