The robustness of the polytomous Item Response Theory (IRT) model to violations of the unidimensionality assumption was studied. A secondary purpose was to provide guidelines to practitioners to help in deciding whether to use an IRT model to analyze their data. In a simulation study, the unidimensionality assumption was deliberately violated by…

A study was conducted to extend the sequential probability ratio testing (SPRT) procedure with the polytomous model under some practical constraints in computerized classification testing (CCT), such as methods to control item exposure rate, and to study the effects of other variables, including item information algorithms, test difficulties, item…

A training game provides for active participation in training using a gaming apparatus specifically designed for the achievement of a training objective. The most valuable characteristic of this kind of teaching device is the scope afforded for independent progress. (DS)

This paper summarizes the findings of a research project that was designed to assess the utilization of computer simulation models in the administration of higher education. (Author)

Twenty-four company position models were developed as career-cluster office experience materials. Each contained a student-employee kit and a teacher-supervisor kit. These occupational models were flexible, good substitutes for cooperative programs, and particularly helpful to the less-than-average ability student. (AG)

This article describes a simulation game used in a juvenile correctional facility that adapts to the varied "intake" stages of the students and provides practical experience in consumer education. (JH)

This paper describes a study which compared the effects of teaching guidance with and without a simulation experience. (JA)

A recent teacher-education project was designed to provide a greater variety of teaching tools for both preservice and/or in-service teacher-coordinators. The project focused on expanding the type of training materials to include decision-making processes--mainly through the use of simulated cases, thus filling the gap between cognitive theory and…

A methodology of game evaluation is developed to include both player performance and results of a written questionnaire. Using data of player performance, a model of the learning process provides results which match very well conclusions drawn from the questionnaire, hence providing considerable justification for the approach taken. (Author)

Describes an inservice teacher education workshop using local history for reading instruction. (RB)

This article explains the rationale, development, and use of a simulation approach to training counselors in which videotaped vignettes of critical incidents that occur in the course of establishing and maintaining a helping relationship are presented to trainees as stimuli. (Author)

The author uses a fictitious, but ever-so-real, situation to demonstrate the complexity of administration today in what was once a simple Extension setting. (Editor)

A simulation of the U.S. Supreme Court procedures and activities, designed to maximize gains in the areas of teaching, research, prediction, and motivation, is described. Instructions given for implementing the Temple University model in the classroom include suggested variations for particular situations. (SM)

Article discusses several major error syndromes associated with current instructional development activities. (Author)