A study designed to determine the extent of improvement in performance as a result of a structured experiential learning situation assessed particular techniques for reinforcing learning in a personnel administration class. Confidence in knowledge scores increased from pretest to posttest for most students, but only some knowledge scores…

A conception of citizen decision making based on participatory democratic theory is most likely to foster effective citizenship. An examination of social studies traditions suggests that reflective thinking as a teaching method is congenial to this conception. Simulation gaming is a potentially powerful instructional strategy for supporting…

Gives practical ideas for successful first aid simulations with specific steps for planning, executing, and debriefing. Emphasizes safety measures, realism, and planning for a definite purpose, e.g., motivating students to learn first aid/emergency procedures. Suggestions for debriefing cover time to air feelings, construct a factual chronology,…

Results suggest that (1) behavior observation methodology with the contrast-American simulation technique can be employed to assess intercultural competence and (2) the Intercultural Communication Workshop approach did not significantly improve American participants' intercultural communication competence. Findings are discussed in terms of…

Describes 11 classroom activities used in an adult French program that emphasize the development of linguistic skills, knowledge, and communicative skills. The activities include games, simulation, storytelling, writing of a pastiche based on a Prevert poem, a question-asking exercise, and conversation improvisation. (MSE)

Summarizes educational benefits of experiential learning from the literature, identifies course objectives, and describes a course offered by Department of Management at University of Central Florida. This course used experiential learning devices to teach students about personnel and staffing in organizations. Course outcomes and student…

A unit on medieval religion, monasteries, and convents for seventh-grade students is presented. Students converted the classroom into a monastery and experienced as realistically as possible the life and spirit of medieval religion. (RM)

The results of a follow-up evaluation of a decision support system installed 5 years ago at Guilford College are reported. Changes in the system, resulting procedures, and the organization are described. (Author/MLW)

From a developmental perspective, examines the emotions and behaviors elicited by different types of infant cries. Participating were 60 children ranging in age from late preschool to preadolescence. (Author/RH)

Computer-based information systems have evolved from emphasizing data processing to providing full and flexible support for management. They have moved from providing mere data to providing a medium for representing knowledge wherein managers can analyze data, formulate ideas, structure arguments, and building models. (Author/MLW)

Discusses use of simulation/role playing to help students understand unfamiliar, controversial situations and practice decision making in a nonthreatening context. Essential steps in simulation/role playing, four actual simulation/role playing situations, and their learning outcomes are described, and information sources for further information on…

Discusses training needs of agricultural students and the process, activities, and resources utilized by a simulation game designed to encourage development of appropriate conflict resolution and communications skills and to create awareness of agricultural extension needs. Summarizes results of field test evaluation of VILLAGE and deficiencies in…

Discusses vocational education in America today with its voc-ed learning centers in modern, technologically sophisticated facilities, and describes media applications and potential applications in this "new" vocational education arena. An overview of media-related agencies and suggested change strategies for increasing media utilization are…

Within-class regression is a method, developed in this paper, of comparing a large number of nonequivalent groups. This study indicated that within-class regression was a less biased method of data analysis and will yield more accurate estimates of treatment effects than analysis of covariance. (PN)

Discusses ways in which teachers can function as both teachers of English-as-a-second-language and as workplace supervisors to simulate workplace settings. Recommends that work-simulated activities in the vocational English as a second language classroom should focus on appropriate communication while performing generic tasks common to most…