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Riegle, Rodney P. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2007
In the 20th century, student work was dominated by paper-print assignments, particularly essays. This was a reflection of the dominant media technology of that century--books, magazines, newspapers, radio, and television. But those days are gone. In the 21st century, the dominant media technology of today's students is the Internet. In addition to…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Essays, Printed Materials, Assignments
Hilem, Y.; Futtersack, M. – 1994
The use of numerical simulations to design and analyze new products requires both conceptual and operational knowledge. This paper describes COMPANION: an intelligent multimedia system for vocational training used by engineers and technicians. A key concept in terms of training methodology is that of "situated learning," or continuous…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Engineering
Putnam, Linda L. – 1983
Laboratory simulations combine the strengths of lab experiments and field studies while avoiding many of their liabilities. They permit the emotional involvement, the time needed for development of norms and interlocked systems of interaction, and the broad range of variables typical of field settings, yet allow for experimental controls and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Case Studies, Communication (Thought Transfer), Field Studies
Kaplan, Robert E.; And Others – 1983
Although simulation is among the least common of the many methods consultants employ to stimulate team development, realistic simulation can help in the diagnosis of management teams. Simulations fill a gap in the repertoire of data collection methods for organizational diagnosis and development by affording an opportunity for direct observation…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Interprofessional Relationship, Management Games, Management Teams
Tetlock, Philip E. – 1979
In an impression explanation of counterdefensive attributions, the tendency of subjects is to accept primary responsibility for negative outcomes and to deny credit for positive outcomes. Counterdefensive attributions represent attempts at maximizing the esteem in which observers hold the actor. To test this hypothesis, a 2 x 5 simulation was…
Descriptors: Adults, Attribution Theory, Behavioral Science Research, Failure
Harrison, George – 1980
Dissatisfaction with existing preschool teacher training programs, which overemphasize educational theory and neglect practice teaching, led to the development of the preschool teacher training program described in this paper. Initial activities of the program involve group dynamics principles and human relations training to assist students to…
Descriptors: Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Human Relations, Laboratory Training
LeGrand, Raymond A.; And Others – 1975
The purpose of this project was to re-educate veteran teachers to understand and conceptualize child-centered, informal education as preparation for a new, open-architecture setting. The first phase of the project consisted of a needs assessment; the second, of three training days for teachers. Training covered interpersonal relations skills,…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Inservice Teacher Education, Models, Open Education
Delaney, Daniel J.; And Others – 1969
This study investigates the effectiveness of an instruction-simulation videotape in training counselor candidates to use counselor-tacting response leads (CTRL's). Such verbal responses are viewed as essential to behavior modification therapy since they operationally define specific behavioral events and the stimulus conditions associated with…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Theories, Counseling
Cottrell, Milford C.; And Others – 1969
The purpose of this study was to compare national norms maintained by the National Business Entrance Testing Service with achievement, as measured by the National Busines s Entrance General Office Clerical and Typewriting Tests, of senior office-practice students in rural schools using the Mobile Office Education (MOE) program, in rural schools…
Descriptors: Business Skills, High School Students, Mobile Educational Services, Office Occupations Education
Wilson, Kathryn A.; Thompson, Donald L. – 1974
The evaluation and placement of rehabilitation clients has been problematic. In addition to physical and emotional problems, these individuals suffer from a variety of unique handicaps. With this in mind, a program was developed to assess the present abilities and future potential of such a client to perform certain work tasks. Subjects were…
Descriptors: Job Placement, Program Descriptions, Rehabilitation Programs, Simulated Environment
Taos Municipal Schools, NM.
The teacher's guide to elementary level career education is comprised of 11 units of learning activities, two each for grades 1-6. Each unit is a simulation of a career cluster; through active participation in the simulation, the students develop career awareness as well as curriculum-related concepts in math, language, reading, social studies,…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Education, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education
Taos Municipal Schools, NM.
A teacher's guide to six career education units--one for each of the elementary grades--has been compiled from a series of complete guides for each grade. Each of the six representative units includes step-by-step instructions for teacher activities in preparing and carrying out a simulated career experience; related curriculum concepts in math,…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Education, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education
Musella, Donald F.; Joyce, H. Donald – 1973
The materials in this booklet simulate some of the problems that area superintendents could face working in actual situations. Taken from the real-life problems of some area superintendents, the exercises are presented in the form of in-basket items -- letters, memos, phone messages, etc. -- that require some action on the part of the person…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Decision Making, Educational Administration, Inservice Education
Croft, John C.; Barker, Catherine – 1971
This paper reports on the history, rationale, procedures, and results of a 4-day meeting of 96 administrators, from two large school systems, who represented all levels of administration. The report sets forth participant attitudes toward specific parts of the 4-day event and indicates some of the outcomes of the meeting that were reflected in…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrators, Behavioral Sciences, Consolidated Schools
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Brooker, Russell G. – Simulation and Games, 1988
Discussion of the use of simulation games to teach political strategy focuses on the relationship between honesty and expediency (winning). Three models of competition are developed, each involving a different relationship between truth and success, and the outcomes of a course on social situations and gaming are discussed. (16 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Ethical Instruction, Ethics, Game Theory
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