The development of appropriate scenarios is critical in high-fidelity simulation training. They need to be developed to address specific learning objectives, while not preventing other learning points from emerging. Buying a patient simulator, finding a volunteer to act as the patient, or even obtaining ready-made scenarios from another simulation…

This book provides an introduction to the use of simulations to create an environment within which students can apply theory and practice skills in real-world issues related to their discipline. The simulations described range from simple scenarios for a single class period to complex simulations that may be a semesters work. The chapters are: (1)…

The author lists the objectives of simulations and briefly mentions the types of games available and how they may be used in the classroom. (AG)

Suggests how simulation games can be used in the classroom to help students understand situations such as politics, war, international relations, and social activities. Explains how to design a simulation game and presents teacher and student instructions for a game entitled "The Battle of Bunker Hill." (DB)

Presents a model to help teachers and students develop effective simulations. (Author/AV)

Presents teacher background, Decision-making exercises for students, description of the teacher's role, and references for a United states history unit on the Boston Massacre. (DB)

Describes two secondary school courses: an economics and a Canadian Studies course. The economics course focuses on national events and uses a budget project and Canadian election simulation. The Canadian studies course combines history, politics, and economics. (KC)

Describes the rationale, format and procedures, unique features, and educational and instructional aims of "The Young Chemist," a simulation game model for the methodology of logical process to be used as a teaching device within the traditional high school chemistry curriculum. (Author/CMV)

Describes a simulation based on strategic arms limitation talks. The simulation was successfully used in a freshman-level introductory political science course to help students understand the importance of negotiating and understanding other points of view in international relations. (DB)

Describes objectives and student activities of a simulated peace conference which the author has used successfully in a course on Middle East politics at the University of Maine in Orono. (AV)

Describes a legislative simulation intended for use in a college-level political science course. A major objective of the simulation is to help students understand decision-making processes involved in politics. Source materials and role characteristics are discussed. (DB)

Examines how students in high school classrooms are learning about law and legal processes by participating in simulations of courtroom trials. Discusses rationales for mock trials, types of mock trials, how to prepare for mock trials, and useful materials. Journal available from the American Bar Association, 1155 East 60th Street, Chicago,…

Results of research based on observations of four- and five-year-olds indicate that in pretend play, children acted more mature, played together more, and were more social than in nonpretend settings. Suggestions are offered for classroom activities, for preschool through middle school, that incorporate pretend play. (IAH)

Considers the effects of simulation games on student motivation, concept development, attitudes, values, social skills, and classroom conditions and organization. The conclusion is that simulation is a useful technique which can contribute to the achievement of some of the objectives of geographical education. For journal availability, see SO 505…

Discusses the design criteria and educational objectives of computerized business games when used as an adjunct teaching method. Project UNCLEBURT (University College London Experiment on Business Research and Training), which uses computer games to simulate the management environment in undergraduate business education courses, is described in…