The potential role of games and simulation in science teaching is explained, and some exercises are described. The possible future role of the microcomputer and its use with simulation in distance learning are explored. (MSE)

This experiential learning activity highlights the perceptual processes that transpire between two interactants. Participants attempt to match other participants with their prime concern when interacting with someone socially for the first time. Illustrative data from a sample game are presented and discussed. (Author)

Proposes a programing design curriculum based on three conceptual areas: process, symbolic representation, and methods of interpretation; and describes computer games and simulations in which design skills of simple and conditional sequencing, rule or constraint specification, hypothesis testing, and modeling are employed. (Author/CMV)

Explores the potential of specialized computer simulation languages to facilitate the development of more sophisticated and valid models for use in the analysis of administrative planning and decision-making problems. (Author)

Presents a simulation game used to verify the theory that culture shock in the form of confusion, hostility, and anxiety occurs when interpersonal communication between interactors from different cultures breaks down. (CMV)

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)

An interactive computer simulation implemented on the University of Illinois PLATO IV computer system models children with reading skill weaknesses and permits teacher trainees to identify these weaknesses by evaluating informal reading inventory (IRI) results. (RAO)

The development of anasynthesis--the process of analysis, synthesis, modeling, and simulation--as applied to decision making and problem solving in education and training is explored, and its future with regard to education is discussed. (RAO)

Describes a simulation game designed to aid students in understanding the United States political pattern through a mock presidential nominating convention. Includes purpose, setting, time allotment, roles, game plan, and several speeches. (CK)

Describes a computer simulation model developed to provide information on the number of terminals or readers needed in the advent of microfilm or computerized catalogs in libraries. Systems with two to 14 terminals are simulated, and decision variables include average patron waiting time, number of patrons lost, and average terminal utilization.…

Describes simulation in a managerial economics course in which students were placed in the position of the top management team of a business firm and were required to make decisions in a number of functional areas: production, scheduling, pricing, budgeting, and government relations. (Author/KC)

While a computer simulation training course did not make student teachers significantly more able to give an informal reading inventory for elementary students, they were able to diagnose reading weaknesses more accurately. (JD)

The computer is used to simulate repetitions of games used in teaching expected value. Details of the games and the computer programs are given. (MP)

An educator argues that classroom use of simulations is a valuable method for studying social interaction. (Author/RM)

Presents an intuitive derivation of the point reactor equations followed by formulation of equations for inverse and direct kinetics which are readily programmed on a digital computer. Suggests several computer simulations involving the effect of control rod motion on reactor power. (MLH)