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Crookall, David; And Others – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1987
Redefines some of the central concepts related to simulation in relation to two perspectives, i.e., representation and reality. Highlights include discussions of systems, models, rules, simulators, simulation, role play, and games. Error consequence and the nature of rules and strategy are discussed to draw distinctions between various concepts.…
Descriptors: Game Theory, Simulation, Systems Approach
Gredler, Margaret Bell – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1990
Discussion of the design of games and simulations focuses on the fundamental defining features called deep structure. The two main levels of interaction in games and simulations are described; generalized reinforcers are discussed; types of defective contingencies are explained, including escape or avoidance behaviors; and the concept of negative…
Descriptors: Contingency Management, Game Theory, Interaction, Reinforcement
Coombs, Don H. – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1980
Reviews five journals on simulation and gaming that are published in North America and the United Kingdom and suggests that there is a problem of subject redundancy in articles among and within the journals. (CMV)
Descriptors: Game Theory, Periodicals, Simulation, State of the Art Reviews
Cryer, Patricia – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1988
Uses game theory to help practitioners make decisions about educational games, simulations, or workshops whose outcomes depend to some extent on chance. Highlights include principles for making decisions involving risk; elementary laws of probability; utility theory; and principles for making decisions involving uncertainty. (eight references)…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Games, Game Theory, Probability
Cecchini, Arnaldo; Frisenna, Adriana – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1987
Reviews the problems of classifying gaming techniques and suggests a heuristic approach as one solution. Definitions of simulation, models, role, and game and play are discussed to help develop a classification based on a technique called gaming simulation. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Classification, Definitions, Game Theory, Heuristics
Rockler, Michael J. – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1979
Describes and defines the education for improving human potential movement, and examines the contributions of Dewey, Lewin, Maslow, and Thelen. Also discussed are the need for this movement and the role of simulation/gaming in relation to human potential development. Brief descriptions of five games for achieving growth are appended. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Educational Theories, Game Theory, Human Development
Jones, Ken – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1989
Discussion of the difference between an educational simulation and other interactive learning events highlights the effects terminology can have on both facilitators and participants. Five common mistakes made in running simulations are identified, and gaming terminology used in Britain and in the United States is discussed. (three references)…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Foreign Countries, Game Theory, Interaction
