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Download full textEasterly, Jean L. – 1977
Simulation gaming is an instructional technique, uniquely suited to enhance the repertoire of the social studies teacher. As its name suggests, simulation is anything that recreates reality. A game, on the other hand, is an activity in which (1) participants agree to abide by a set of expectations in order to create an experience and (2)…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Games, Game Theory, Individualized Instruction
Collier, Catherine – 1996
This paper discusses the use of games, role playing, and simulation to teach English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learners, particularly to reinforce new knowledge or expand emerging knowledge and skills. An introductory section looks at game theory and the ways in which it can inform the construction of classroom activities. Distinctions are made…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language), Game Theory
