Case studies which can be used in secondary social studies classes to teach students about the rights of persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities are presented. Examples of questions which can be used to stimulate discussion of the case studies are also included. (RM)

Explored the communication patterns between roommates in a residence hall, and examined the effects of a role playing module in promoting open communication. Results and suggested applications are given. (BL)

Describes an exploratory study in which alternative dramatic play areas are compared among older preschoolers. Twelve children, grouped into same-sex pairs (55 to 67 months old), were observed in various playroom environments. Results indicate that theme specific settings stimulated dramatic play while neutral areas encouraged personal fantasy…

Examination of training by classroom role-play with flashcards, classroom role-playing with slides, or classroom role playing with slides and in-vivo store training revealed a functional relationship between the combined slide and the in-vivo strategy and correct performance across a range of nontrained probe stores for four severely retarded Ss.…

A model for explaining target behaviors in a prevocational behavior change project with three trainable retarded young adults is described. Results showed that the model is an effective strategy for enhancing the potency of behavioral interventions. (Author/MC)

A three-week senior seminar at the University of Nebraska was designed to make students aware of the cross-departmental nature of the study of the elderly and to give them the ability to apply information and techniques to solve independent living problems. The course includes role playing/problem solving with volunteer elderly participants. (SK)

Describes a technique to be used in the French language class, simulating an attempt to fill a position in the socio-educational field. (Text is in French.) (AM)

The use of the "surrogate self" in counseling is a simple Gestalt-like role-playing technique (Perls 1969) that can be especially effective when the client has begun to see the counselor as a trusted, caring, and understanding person. The role-playing is described. (Author/EJT)

Dramatic play and role playing are two techniques that can be used to help children understand their feelings about death. (JH)

This manual provides information that can help parents resolve conflict and provides information required to conduct Family Problem Solving Training sessions. The guide, which introduces conflict mediation skills to parents, is divided into four 1.5 hour sessions. The sessions are (1) "Introduction to Conflict Mediation, How to Use…

The Impact Monster is a skit designed to teach minimum impact techniques and used as a wilderness education tool by federal land management agencies. During the skit, which features role playing by the audience, an "impact monster" demonstrates inappropriate behavior in a wilderness area and a "good guy" corrects the behavior.…

Simulations, gaming and role-playing are innovative means which teachers can use to supplement existing instructional practice. When used to enhance learning in the responding dimension of the art program they suggest sound and interesting experiences for students. (Author)

The social influence School Game'' seeks to engage teachers or prospective teachers in the process of advocating procedures in their real or anticipated schools. The primary technique employed is counterattitudinal roleplaying.'' (Author/JA)

The problem of choosing among sentencing alternatives based on probation reports are confronted in a classroom simulation of a sentencing hearing. (Author/KM)

Author describes how little girls today take the same feminine'' roles their mothers took twenty years ago. (Editor)