1. A Game-Based Approach to Teach Conflict Resolution Action Research Project Teresa Yearicks Full Sail University

2. As the School Year Begins... 3. Some Children are Ready to Learn 4. Others Need Special Encouragement 5. Their Negative Behavior Interrupts the Learning Environment 6. "TheWhyvilleProject" 7. Parent Permission is Obtained 8. Student Completes Entrance Survey (Created Using Google Forms) 9. Student Training: Whyville Tutorial Screen Flow Tutorial with GarageBand MP3 10. Students Use Whyville Game Site 11. Data Collected During the Project (In Addition to Survey Responses)

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Copies of Journal Entries

Copies of "Chats" 12. Student Completes Exit Survey (Completed Using Google Forms) 13. Students Who are Happier and Able to Resolve Conflicts! Expected Outcome: