This paper outlines the Teaching Research approach to designing instructional simulation systems, a three-phase approach which involves (1) determining what to teach, (2) determining how best it might be taught, and (3) validating the system. An effort is made to "expose the vital decision points" in each of the 13 steps listed: (1) Define the…

The capabilities of a flight simulation research facility located at Williams AFB, Arizona are described. Research philosophy to be applied is discussed. Long range and short range objectives are identified. A time phased plan for long range research accomplishment is described. In addition, some examples of near term research efforts which will…

This review of recent literature which deals with simulation programs and materials used with school personnel cites several advantages which proponents of simulation claim for their technique and also gives detailed examples of the many purposes to which simulation can be put and the variety of modes by which it can be presented. In addition,…

In view of the growing interest in and use of instructional simulations, a systematic approach to their development is described, including references to literature sources and to simulations already developed. Historical background, problems, and advantages of the use of instructional simulation are covered, and numerous definitions of often-used…

This report describes the design, development, and evaluation of a training device intended to enable ground-based practice of equipment operation and target-tracking skills that are required by the Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) and Low Light Level TV (LLLTV) sensor operators assigned to Gunship II aircraft. This trainer makes use of a…

STAPOL is an educational or training simulation game of the impact of policy decisions upon the quality of life within a hypothetical state; it can be played manually, wholly by computer, or in some combination. This working paper is the game manual (intended for use with two supplementary papers) which describes the components of the game, the…

STAPOL is an educational or training simulation game of the impact of policy decisions upon the quality of life within a hypothetical state; it can be played manually, wholly by computer, or in some combination. This appendix to the game manual describes in detail the legislative programs used in playing STAPOL, including details on their costs,…

In recent years, coding and decoding have been claimed to be the processes for converting one language form to another. But there has been little effort to locate these processes in the human learner or to identify the nature of the internal codes. Computer simulation of reading is useful because the similarities in the human reception and…

A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT WAS INITIATED TO SHOW THE FEASIBILITY OF INTRODUCING GREATER FLEXIBILITY INTO VOCATIONAL CURRICULUMS AND INTO THE PREVOCATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF NONVOCATIONAL CURRICULUMS THROUGH THE USE OF A COMPUTER-BASED SCHEDULING TECHNOLOGY. RESEARCH WAS PLANNED TO COVER A 3-YEAR PERIOD. THE 1ST YEAR'S RESEARCH WAS COMPLETED MAY 1, 1966,…

A discussion of a game quality--integrity--a term the author defines as everything used in a game and which should embody the central concept. (HB)

A brief discussion of the differences between the design of simulation games and the difficulty of development of games is presented. (HB)

A new type of instructional games that attempt to retain the strengths of the lecture format while replacing its passive nature is described. (Author/RAO)

The accuracy of the large sample standard error of weighted kappa appropriate to the non-null case was studied by computer simulation for the hypothesis that two independently derived estimates of weighted kappa are equal, and for setting confidence limits around a single value of weighted kappa. (Author/CTM)

The author identifies cognitive learning styles of subjects who derived maximum knowledge from simulation game activities. (GW)