A discussion of SAFE (Simulating Alternative Futures in Education), a computerized classroom game which synthesizes the growing body of futurist techniques and literature into a meaningful learning experience for students of social change. (Author)

Article investigated teaching methods that stimulate students toward learning content in an introductory American government course. (RK)

Discusses the construction of a diffractometer table and four microwave models which are built of styrofoam balls with implanted metallic reflecting spheres and designed to simulate the structures of carbon (graphite structure), sodium chloride, tin oxide, and palladium oxide. Included are samples of Bragg patterns and computer-analysis results.…

Articles describes SAFE, a newly developed and tested computerized simulation game for preparing educators, or any students of social change, for the use of simulation and the systems approach to studying complex interrelationships and social dynamics. (Author)

A chart of the major action points in the course of developing tests for training evaluation and for qualifying trainees provides a framework for discussing the problems and practices of test development. Performance standards are the most common sources of trouble; the test developer must have unequivocal standards to work from. (AJ)

This paper attempts to illustrate the usefulness of simulated test taking (STT) in personality and abnormal psychology courses. (Author)

The complexities of courtroom procedure and rule of evidence often dissuade the classroom teacher from using the mock trial strategy. This model has been designed for role playing and for focusing on the judicial decision-making process: deliberation on the issues of a case. (Author/JB)

A simulation game using methods of conflict resolution is designed to enable students to study the role and function of administrative agencies. This game provides a natural opening for discussion of law modification through legislative action, and judicial control through litigation. (SM)

An activity designed to stimulate thought on the United States government economic and military assistance to developing countries is described. Using comprehensive information about a country in West Africa students simulate decisions concerning priority programs for this developing country. Guidelines for examination of the decision-making…

The unit of study consists of four lessons based on the concept that the earth is a large system made up of many small systems (air, food, water, man, etc.). Complete procedures are included to study the environment, examine developing countries, determine interaction between peoples and nations. The problem solving excercise is an inquiry…

Deals with inner city youth and a program for developing flexible thinking. (SB)

Discusses a 3-phase consumer education project designed for low-income clients with particular emphasis on utilities. (SB)

In order for students to be employable, business education curriculums need to be updated to include a keypunch course. (JS)