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Ranger, Paul – Speech and Drama, 1976
Describes a drama game invented by college students for use in the primary school and details the educational goals, instructional materials, and potential uses for such learning activities. Speech and Drama, White College, ALLINGTON, Chippenham, Wilts. Subscription Rates: $6.00 per year. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Childrens Games, Creative Dramatics, Educational Games

Huntsman, Karla Hendricks – Children's Theatre Review, 1982
Investigated whether activities such as theater games, role playing, and dramatic play would increase college students' self-confidence, self-worth, spontaneity, and ability to relate with others. Found that these activities increased self-confidence and spontaneity. Concluded that creative dramatic courses can help students discover or develop…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Creative Dramatics, Educational Research

Herzog, Harold A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Reviews two prominent philosophical justifications for animal liberation and describes a simulation that facilitates class discussion of animal research issues. Students reported that the exercise increased their awareness of the issues and of the complexity of making ethical decisions. (DB)
Descriptors: Animals, Behavioral Science Research, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Dombrower, Jule; And Others – 1982
The first volume of a program to increase the academic growth of preschool and primary grade children through the utilization of brain hemisphere research, this manual outlines brain dominance theory and provides two instruments for assessing students' preferred style of learning. Material is provided in eight sections. Section 1 introduces the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cerebral Dominance, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking

Peden, Blaine F.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Explains 2 decision-making problems presented to 188 undergraduates enrolled in introductory psychology classes to teach the principles governing individual and collective decisions. Shows individual interest outweighed mutual benefit. Promotes active learning about psychology and scientific skills while stimulating personal development (CH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Competition, Cooperation, Decision Making