This article details the usefulness of instructional simulation models in making abstract economic concepts concrete and observable. (CJ)

Males and females participated in a coalition formation procedure by interacting with a computer program that simulated a pachisi game situation. Female partner preference data supported a weighted probability model of coalition formation over a bargaining theory. Male partner preference data did not support either theory. (Author)

Describes the use of EXPER SIM (experimental simulation) as an instructional tool in speech communication research. Several sample models are offered along with a discussion of the advantages and drawbacks of using the computer for social science research. (JMF)

Computer simulation was used to analyze techniques of performing the flip long jump. (MM)

A list of 88 games appropriate for elementary level social studies is presented. Only games which may be played with large groups are included; board games are excluded. Each entry includes recommended grade levels, playing time, number of players, and cost. Addresses for each source are provided. (Author/KC)

An annual model United Nations simulation involving high school and college students is described. (LH)

Introduces the concept of human simulators, identifies their educational advantages, and describes how the teacher can design and implement this simulation strategy. A model for the development of a human simulator is also presented. (RAO)

Describes a training method, through simulation exercise, for developing child advocacy skills. A sample exercise is presented, as used with early childhood education graduate students. (BF)

Describes results of an in-basket exercise that investigated the effect of age stereotypes on simulated managerial decisions. Six in-basket items covering a variety of managerial problems were administered to a sample of 142 undergraduate business students. Results indicated that age stereotypes lead to discrimination against older workers.…

Simulations and games should be investigated as a technique for bicultural-bilingual education programs. (MM)

Describes Monte Carlo simulation studies and their application in vocational education research. Explains study design and analysis as well as use and evaluation of results. (SK)

The use of analogy in human thinking is examined from the perspective of a multiconstraint theory that postulates similarity, structure, and purpose as three kinds of constraints. The theory has been implemented in computational simulations of the analogical human mind using the Analogical Mapping by Constraint Satisfaction (ACME) model. (SLD)

A simulation study was conducted to evaluate the dependability of the "T" index of unidimensionality developed by W. F. Stout and used in his DIMTEST procedure. DIMTEST was found to provide dependable indications of unidimensionality, to be reasonably robust, and to allow for practical demarcation between one and many dimensions. (SLD)

An ethics game involves nursing students in defending actions in ethics-based scenarios. Benefits include increased confidence, ability to see multiple perspectives, values clarification, and exposure to decision-making models, professional responsibilities, ethical principles, social expectations, and legal requirements. Difficulties include…

A role-play exercise about Alzheimer's disease was designed to teach group work with memory-impaired elders. Written comments from 26 social work students revealed four outcomes: demystifying practical knowledge, respect for diversity among memory-impaired individuals, increased awareness of elders' internal states, and awareness of the challenges…