Curriculum development efforts, pilot testing, and recommendations are described for a one-semester course on small business ownership and management at the secondary school level. The entire curriculum was developmentally tested on ten high school students. Revisions were made during and after each session based on student critiques and…

Twenty-nine essays in the fields of economics, mathematics, and philosophy are presented in this semiannual report on undergraduate teaching. The articles are researched and written by education journalists, and intended for use by educators in all disciplines. Among the topics included are teaching methods (case-study approach, self-paced…

The purpose of this book is to introduce elementary and secondary history teachers to simulation as a teaching aid. The authors provide a rationale for using simulations, present examples of classroom games, and explain how to develop games from historical materials. Chapters one and two point out that simulations provide students with motivation,…

This research tests the hypothesis that trust is a prerequisite for the exchange of information about needs and priorities in negotiation. Bargainers who do not trust one another will fail to exchange information because they fear exploitation. Aspiration level and trust were manipulated in a simulated bargaining task. Bargainers induced to trust…

This study is one attempt to determine the size and nature of the fiscal reform the Illinois legislature must bring about in order to fulfill the requirements of Article IX, Section 5 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 that calls for the abolishment of personal property taxes. Chapters discuss the legislative intent of the article and present a…

Six models for evaluating change are examined via a Monte Carlo study. All six models show a lack of power. A modified analysis of variance procedure is suggested as an alternative. (JKS)

For the training and placement of professional workers, multiple-choice instruments are the norm for wide-scale measurement and evaluation efforts. These instruments contain fundamental problems. Computer-based management simulations may provide solutions to these problems, appear scoreable and reliable, offer increased validity, and are better…

The Portable Patient Problem Pack (P4), a method of simulating a patient's problem in a card deck format, is designed to develop the student's problem-solving or diagnostic skills in a manner consistent with the skills of the practicing clinician. Its effectiveness at McMaster University is reported. (LBH)

Describes a board game called Running Errands which is designed to (1) develop language and communication strategies in simulated situations and (2) develop social skills and provide cultural background knowledge. Its use with second language learners of any age and with young children in their own language is discussed. (Author/LRW)

Describes, compares, and evaluates 10 computer-scored business games that include marketing, finance, and production functions. Methods for depicting the economy and industry are discussed, a learning model is used to explain teaching qualities of the games, and their value in the classroom is emphasized. (LRW)

Presents a simple, inexpensive and realistic model which allows introductory geology students to obtain subsurface information through a simulated drilling experience. Offers ideas on additional applications to a variety of geologic situations. (ML)

The claim that computer simulation exercises provide an excellent source of speaking practice is considered by examining the properties of computer simulations from a theoretical point of view and by describing the experience of using a particular simulation in a general English as a foreign language classroom. (Author/SED)

Outlines three techniques for using telephone answering machines and their recordings to develop listening and oral response skills in specific situations and by using role playing. (MSE)

Effective teaching of the special needs marketing student through preparation, presentation, practice, and performance review is discussed. Also examined are several teaching strategies: individualized instruction; peer tutoring; field trips; games, simulations, and role playing; and cooperative work programs. (CT)

The effect of clinical experience on diagnosis formulation was assessed by studying physicians at different levels of training. To evaluate whether physicians' knowledge of being part of an experiment affected their formation and modification of diagnoses, physicians signed consent forms and were not informed when videotaping was done. (Author/MLW)