This investigation of the effect of stimulus environment design on the probability of desired attitude learning provides a rationale for attitudes as reinforcement or reward values and discusses the roles of human models, group discussion, simulation, visual and verbal mediations of experiences, frequency of exposure, media selection, and learning…

Explored the use of film in measuring learning in family life classes. When films were used to teach communication processes, student test performance was equivalent to traditional testing. Results indicate the use of films for simulation has implications for the potential transfer of concepts to life situations. (Author/JAC)

The Department of Psychiatric Education at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University holds seven-hour workshops on teaching to enhance the teaching skills of its residents. Presentations of educational principles, simulation exercises, group discussions, and reviews of audiotaped residents are among the techniques used in the…

The use of the PLATO and EDUCOM systems in legal education are described. Teaching techniques (simulation and gaming), their role in law school curricula, and a survey of uses nationwide are discussed. Available at 675 S. Westmoreland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005. (MSE)

The article presents information on student evaluations of a simulation game conducted in a large introductory sociology course on the college level. Evaluations were neutral or slightly positive, except in the areas of affective learning and peer interactions, where they were most favorable. The effect of specific student characteristics on…

This study examined the effects of parameter controls (highly structured v unstructured play) and student ability and sex on the extent to which junior high students engaged themselves in four social studies simulation games. Internally parametered (unstructured) games produced greater role acceptance. Sex and ability variables were not…

Describes a program in which students are specifically trained in corporate communication. Lists courses required for completion of the program and tells about students' involvement in operating a communication agency simulation. (TJ)

Presents computer assisted instruction (CAI) applications involving prelab simulations of organic chemistry experiments in advance of performing the actual experiments. Tables present the PLATO lessons used in the laboratory; and a comparison of average times for students to complete laboratories with and without the PLATO system. (CS)

Describes the project of a fourth- and fifth-grade class in simulating a moon walk. Teams consisted of the astronauts, the life support team, the flight program team, the communications team, the scientific team, and the construction team. Their visit to the Marshall Space Flight Center is also described. (SA)

Described are graphic computer simulations of laboratory experiments in modern physics developed for student use prior to each laboratory and which replace pre-lab briefing. Experimental simulation is intended to familiarize the students with the experiment, and to allow the students to try a larger number of "experimental" combinations of…

Decision-making processes were investigated in a laboratory analogue of clinical diagnosis and through computer simulations of decision making. The data indicated that nonprobabilistic theories can provide plausible and complete accounts of decision behavior and can improve quantitative accuracy of predictions that are based on traditional…

This study explores some of the links between the physical education system and its socioeconomic environment. Suggestions are made for designing programs that attempt to accommodate needs at all levels of the system. (CJ)

Qualifies the use of game simulations to test communication-related theories, explicates a mixed-motive game experiment (Creative Alternative) which permits systematic investigation of interpersonal influence processes, and discusses the use of the Creative Alternative game to study the effects of alternative compliance-gaining strategies.…

An approach to teaching the mental status examination to sophomore medical students at the Wayne State University School of Medicine incorporates live simulations, a detailed handout, a pretest and post-test, and a short lecture and discussion. The data suggest significant post-test gains, but there were negative findings regarding the handout.…

Examines the effect of a role-specific simulation upon student knowledge, motivation, and evaluation of the course and instructor in an undergraduate political science course. Results indicate that role-specific simulations can have a positive effect on the learning process. (Author/CMV)