The research described suggests a new basis of collaboration between TV-radio entertainers and educators. (Author)

Games of analysis or logical thinking are important reinforcers of various mathematics topics with children, and here the author suggests some games you might use. (Editor/RK)

In Western societies, television has transformed the life, culture, and points of reference of the child. Its particular sphere of influence is the child's play culture. This play culture is not hermetic: it is very oriented toward manipulation; has a symbolic role as a representational medium; evolves along with the child; has a certain amount of…

Designed primarily for use by ward personnel in residential facilities for the mentally retarded, the manual presents an overview of recreational services. Four papers introduce the importance of recreation and consider approaches for its provision: "Why Recreation?" (W. Lawler); "The Role of the Attendant in Providing Recreation for the Retarded"…

The writer examines his own initial experiences in gaming and simulation in a search for standard game forms, and concludes that, when these are linked to a classification of objectives, they can be a constructive and useful expression of analysis. (Author)

Authors were devoted to the interpretation and elaboration of George Kelly's psychology of personal constructs, which explained total human behavior in terms of the related contexts in which people expect events to occur. Kelly's theory and applications for education and psychotherapy were described. (Editor/RK)

Suggestions are given regarding selection of gifts and toys for severely handicapped persons. General principles (such as safety and durability) are followed by specific suggestions about clothes, food, toys (including musical instruments and balls), books and records, and various types of equipment (such as blenders for food preparation, tape…

The article describes commercial as well as improvised and homemade equipment for teaching physically handicapped persons to swim. Descriptions address equipment for entering the pool (such as pool lifts, a transfer board, and a ramp); aids in the instructional process (kick boards, arm floats); and assorted games and materials (such as ropes,…

A SUGGESTED GUIDE WAS PREPARED FOR NORTH CAROLINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO ASSIST THEM IN PLANNING INDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. THE GUIDE IS DIVIDED INTO THREE SECTIONS--GAMES, STUNTS, AND RELAYS. THE GRADE LEVEL, APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT, FORMATION, AND NECESSARY RULES ARE DESCRIBED FOR EACH GAME AND RELAY. THE STUNTS ARE APPLICABLE…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO DETERMINE IF THE FORMAT OF GAME THEORY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ANALYSIS OF COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATIONS IN EDUCATION AS EXHIBITED IN UCEA NEGOTIATIONS SIMULATION SITUATIONS. EIGHTY-FOUR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, AND TEACHERS PARTICIPATED IN THE EXPERIMENT AT TWO WORKSHOPS AND ONE SEMINAR ON THE UNIVERSITY…