This article describes how a sixth grade teacher uses contests, games, and fun to teach superior geography skills. (Author/IAH)

Physical educators should be selective in deciding what games to include in the games curriculum. Several theoretical frameworks for selecting and teaching games are discussed, and a framework for developing a well-balanced games program is suggested. (IAH)

Describes a "hypothetical," a training technique based on a television panel game, in which participants engage in an imaginary scenario that raises issues of concern in adult education practice. Discusses its pertinence to adult learning, compares it to other strategies, and explains how to develop and run a hypothetical. (SK)

Investigates traditional circle games played in 203 public school kindergartens in 35 states. Results indicate that music/movement and racing games were the major game categories; the most common frequency and duration was three times per week for 20 minutes; and the purposes of the games were to have fun, and to foster social, physical motor, and…

The auditory temporal resolving power of young children was measured using an adaptive forced choice psycho-physical paradigm that was disguised as a video game. (PCB)

Develops models for participants' behaviors in games, simulations, and workshops based on Catastrophe Theory and Herzberg's two-factor theory of motivation. Examples are given of how these models can be used, both for describing and understanding the behaviors of individuals, and for eliciting insights into why participants behave as they do. (11…

Information on commercial fishing is provided, and a board game is described which requires students to watch for ocean signs of good fishing, choose equipment to catch specific types of fish, and consider effects of weather on working at sea. A reproducible copy of the game, with instructions, is included. (IAH)

Describes the "Magic E," a game designed for small groups to practice decoding skills. (MM)

Describes characteristics and nature of games, which are a type of experiential learning useful for personal and group development. Discusses the four phases of game sessions (planning, introducing, action, and debriefing or processing); roles that leaders must enact to be effective; and some common problems that leaders encounter. (TD)

Notes the instructional impact of cash games and describes how to play a game that focuses on persuasive communication. Discusses the cost-effectiveness, attention getting, and incentives associated with cash games. Two figures present the purpose, learning areas, game time, participants, supplies, equipment of the "Best Use" cash game,…

This article presents a number of methods, including context-related activities, board games, and filler exercises, developed in the Russian classroom, designed for stimulating vocabulary learning and retention. (43 references) (JL)

Describes the use of graph theory and game theory to deepen students' appreciation of Ferdinand Magellan's story and his magnificent contributions as an explorer. (MKR)

Presents a game used to help students learning polar coordinates in precalculus class. The game is a variation of the game Battleship with the major difference being that students use polar coordinates. Includes reproducible student worksheets and directions. (MKR)

Reviews "Cooperation and Prosocial Behaviour" (Hinde and Groebel); "Psychological Development of High Risk Multiple Birth Children" (Krall and Feinstein); "Early Prediction and Prevention of Child Abuse" (Browne and others); "Strategies des joueurs d'Awale" (Reitschitzki); "Children's Understanding of…

Describes the architecture of a distributed, networked, multimedia learning environment for macroeconomics, which employs gaming and simulation methods. Details include a conceptualization of the system and discussion of its function and structure. (JKP)