Simulation, using role playing and commercially available materials, was used to provide counselor teacher consultation experience for counselor trainees. The results of the program supported the use of simulation as a technique for counselor education. Implications for counselor education programs are discussed. (Author/CG)

Prospective elementary school teachers presented with a persuasive article advocating the use of discovery techniques in science teaching and presenting science as a "dynamic, analytical, flexible way" of problem solving scored higher on a post-test science attitude instrument than a control group who read an unrelated passage. Role playing did…

The author concludes that the office wife" phenomenon involves both social and intrapsychic factors. Such affairs are the products of structured office interaction and most likely contribute to the stability of the marriages of the participants. (Author/BY)

Role-playing techniques can be successful in introducing journalism students to the issue of ethical behavior. (HOD)

Describes methods for helping students to overcome their inhibitions in social studies role-playing exercises. Techniques include warm-up exercises, side-coaching, and structured improvisation. (AM)

The use of the term "monitoring" in the literature is reviewed, making a distinction between (1) regulatory and descriptive monitoring and (2) among source, ambient, and effects monitoring. Descriptive monitoring is examined in detail, including a model (research, problem, action) and a role-playing exercise. (DC)

Didactic instruction and role play training appeared to produce generalized increases in vocationally oriented social skills for four emotionally disturbed adolescents in a residential program. (CL)

Suggests use of games, role play, and simulations as a way to involve learners in the second language and developing interaction with others in the target language for communicative purposes. Gives examples of teachers' questions and possible answers concerning these methods. (BK)

Tells of a project to develop and field test 10 role-play activities designed to enhance high school students' understanding of public policy issues involving science and technology. Seven references are listed. (FM)