Future studies can provide a variety of useful techniques for teachers of public administration. Three futures methods that relate to public administration are group exercises (e.g., brainstorming and a variation of the Delphi technique), classroom simulation (e.g., role playing and gaming simulation), and scenarios. (Author/CS)

Provides rules for a game which simulates selection pressures on a hominid group. Objectives include an appreciation of how selectivity works, an understanding of how abiotic factors are able to influence a population, and how interactions within the population can influence the group. (JM)

Proposes an approach to chemical kinetics and mechanism using statistical games, illustrating its use in monomolecular, catalytic, autocatalytic, consecutive, and equilibrium reactions. Major features of the games are also outlined and discussed. (JN)

Classifies several kinds of readily available foreign language computer programs. Most of the programs fall into either game/activity or testing categories. In all the programs, feedback to the student who has made an error is limited. Sees the computer as a specific information resource in self-directed learning programs. (SED)

Discussion of difficulties in evaluating simulations and games as teaching techniques includes range of claims made for the techniques; variety available; lack of specificity of technique objectives at design stage; limitations of objective-oriented research; inherent difficulties of comparative evaluation against alternative techniques; and…

This article describes the framework and the methodology necessary to instill sound principles of economic understanding in business education students. Basic economic concepts are listed and discussed, as well as effective educational delivery systems such as games and simulations (examples are included). (CT)

A social skills training program for six institutionalized mildly and moderately retarded adults was extended to vocationally oriented skills. Target behaviors within six skill areas were taught using a commercially available board game and a specially designed card deck. (Author/CL)

Makes a case for adventure and fantasy computer games as encouraging development of problem-solving skills and organizational abilities and for fostering reading comprehension. Suggests ways of incorporating these games into classroom activities. (RBW)

Contributors offer suggestions for teaching "David Copperfield," a vocabulary unit built around the theme of love, and a vocabulary guessing game. (HOD)

Discusses word games and activities that encourage students to use dictionaries and alternate forms in their writing. (HTH)

A computerized card game using 10 topics of French civilization and culture and four of language instruction is briefly outlined. The successful use of the game in class led to local and statewide competitions. (MSE)

Found that students cast in the roles of managers in the SIMCORP simulation reported different perceptions about learning than did students cast in the roles of workers. (SIMCORP is an interactive simulated complex organization which specializes in information dissemination.) (PD)

Reports that crossword puzzles have proven to be a rewarding teaching instrument in a variety of subjects, then describes computer software that can aid in the construction of accurate, attractive puzzles within practical time constraints. (FL)

Offers eleven examples of games for the French class which can be conducted without special materials. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Discusses the role of games in the French class, and gives examples of some possible approaches. (Text is in French.) (AM)