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Wright-Maley, Cory – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2015
This comparative case study presents one key challenge that 2 experienced teachers faced when using simulations: control. Simulations are activities that place high demands on teachers, including the ability to anticipate pitfalls in advance, act in multiple capacities, shape the direction of the activity without unduly interfering, and to be…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Case Studies, Social Studies, Simulation
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Miller, Carol – International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2014
This study is a test of the effectiveness of a classroom role-playing exercise used to increase the understanding of cultural practices with which many Midwestern college students are uncomfortable. I employed a pre-test/post-test comparison group design. Students enrolled in two sections of a general education global issues course (N = 56) were…
Descriptors: Collectivism, Role Playing, Cultural Awareness, College Students