This assessment of the effectiveness of using simulation, dial-up access to established bibliographic networks, and a dedicated CRT terminal for training library school students as online catalogers found that two modes of training are required: development of original cataloging skills, and development of computer interactive facility. Fourteen…

A field trip and simulation exercise for a fourth-year "O"-level geography group in England are described. The activity focused on waste disposal problems at a coal plant and related local issues. (DC)

Monte Carlo research with TAILOR, a program using implied orders as a basis for tailored testing, is reported. TAILOR typically required about half the available items to estimate, for each simulated examinee, the responses on the remainder. (Author/CTM)

Discusses the need for a sustained and systematic effort toward establishing a theoretical framework for educational simulations, proposes the adaptation of models borrowed from the natural and applied sciences, and describes three simulations based on such a model adapted using Brunerian learning theory. Sixteen references are listed. (LLS)

What students learn in general education can improve their functioning as citizens and such learning can be objectively measured. Ten conclusions by the College Outcome Measures Project, working to find and develop solutions to problems in assessing general civic competence, are provided. (Author/MLW)

Describes a self-instructional game which simulates scientific research in bacterial genetics. (CS)

Explains how to debrief students after participation in simulation and/or other educational games. Debriefing should increase students' ability to experience, identify, analyze, and generalize. (Author/DB)

In 1977-78, 327 secondary social studies teachers in Ohio responded to a survey about their use of and opinions about simulations. Fifty-eight percent of the respondents regularly used simulations in their classrooms. More detailed responses and reasons for use or nonuse of simulations are discussed. (SJL)

The use of a simulation game in the evaluation of a sex education program is described. How the game is played, the context for its use, and data from the evaluation are presented, as well as descriptions of other potential uses for the game. (Author/GK)

This paper responds to concerns about the suitability and appropriateness of theories of decision-making behavior in organizations by addressing conceptual and methodological issues grounded on the study of individual cognitive processes. It proposes that attention be directed to examining how individuals react to demands imposed by organizational…

A clinical decision-making simulation that helps students understand the relationship between psychosocial factors and medical problem-solving is described. A group of medical students and one faculty member comprise a selection committee to agree on the order in which four patients will be selected for renal dialysis. (MLW)

Examines the need for the inclusion of ethics in science instruction and discusses three approaches that can be used in teaching ethical decision-making: values clarification, case studies, and simulations. Provides an example of a classroom activity combining these approaches. (JP)

Studies have revealed that many pharmacists do not interact with patients very often and their ability to communicate is marginal at best. Numerous educational programs focusing on communication include some type of role-playing. A practical framework for creating and implementing role-playing exercises is suggested. Sample scenarios are included.…

Study examined the influence of 141 fifth graders of two sociometric variables, mutual selection of playing partners and membership in a cohesive group, on learning from classroom simulation games. Although cognitive learning evidence existed, no effects of sociometric grouping were apparent. (CMV)

The nature of negotiation, particularly bargaining, is explored, and it is suggested that legal educators use a distributive bargaining simulation as the teaching method. Appropriate materials for such a simulation are offered, followed by an explanation of the development of the simulation. An integrative bargaining simulation is also presented.…