Approves of role-playing as training in situational dialogues, but objects to controversial subject matter, especially sociological and political. Prefers the term "scene play." (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A generic model of experiential instructional methods is presented illustrating (1) forms of these activities and their interrelationships; (2) a classification scheme for examining their components and interrelationships; (3) relationships between structures and outcomes; and (4) methods for matching instructional methods and objectives. (MJB)

Discusses games and simulations which can be used to stimulate student motivation, ensure active participation, and reinforce specific skills and concepts. (JM)

Used a standardized simulation to identify problem-solving styles in mental health treatment planning tasks. Experienced counselors (N=34) and trainees (N=34) examined case files and wrote summaries and treatment plans for each case. Results showed problem-solving similarities for the outpatient case but differences for the inpatient case. (BH)

Explores the benefits and hazards of staging simulated news incidents in the classroom to teach journalism students the need to maintain a professional stance at all times. (HTH)

Describes a computer simulation of getting information for news stories by interviewing various sources that was presented at a journalism workshop on databases and software for journalism education. (HTH)

Synthesizes several themes that are common to the other chapters in this sourcebook and suggests additional considerations for using experiential and simulation techniques. The author reminds readers that, while educators and practitioners need practical tools to do their work, the importance of theoretical models, which assist in translating…

Arguing that students in journalism need to have more exposure to the design aspects of communication, this article describes a course that simulates employment at a design company. (HTH)

Argues that fictitious roles and situations, particularly if too far removed from the students' experiences, contribute to the failure of role-playing activities as a teaching technique in second language classes. Offers an alternative view of role-taking and eight principles to guide teachers in their selection and adaptation of role-play…

Describes the use of two computer simulations in a journalism class to help teach information-gathering techniques and information evaluation. (HTH)

Describes two methods of getting students involved in relevant, business writing assignments: reaction papers to business journal articles and exercises in which communication students dictate letters to shorthand students. (AEA)

Since similarity inhibits learning, children will have greater difficulty learning responses that are more similar to each other; the instructional procedure of separating similar sounds was evaluated in two experiments. (DMT)

The benefits of using computer simulations in teaching elementary probability topics are discussed. Sample probability problems suitable for simulation are suggested. (DT)

Explores the use of simulation and role playing activities to teach students about lifestyles, ideologies, and political relationships in Asia. A short-term role playing technique and a long-term foreign policy simulation are described. (Author/DB)

Looks at the use of simulations and games as research instruments in education. Examines two applications of simulations as research instruments and a major problem that stands in the way of their use. (Author/DN)