Proposes that the study of economics be included in educational programs in correctional institutions. Describes the use of the Junior Achievement Program as a vehicle for incorporating economics in the Adult Performance Level course and points out the viable inclusion of computer games. (JOW)

Describes a counseling technique in which a game similar to Trivial Pursuit is used to aid adolescents in discovering themselves, in facilitating their sense of self-continuity, and in helping them gain a positive direction toward an integrated adult life. (Author/ABB)

A teacher of deaf and multihandicapped students (ages 14-16) describes how she used a teacher-designed activity to develop their game playing skills. (CL)

"Metaphor Monopoly," a variation of the popular board game for hearing impaired high school students focuses on understanding common metaphors. (CL)

A naturalistic social skills training program was used to teach assertive responses to three autistic adolescents in the context of two game situations. Results demonstrated the effectiveness of the procedure in generating high levels of positive and negative assertions that maintained across a 4.5-month follow-up interval. (Author/CL)

The Arc Ed Curriculum uses video game formats to teach math and language arts content. Four motivational features (feedback, improvement, high response rates, and unlimited ceiling on performance along with adapted content could make the system applicable for use with severely handicapped learners. (CL)

Presents an outline of a new addition to early intervention work. Explicates both the content and process of mother/infant games, describing ways in which principles from such games can be useful in therapy with young delayed children. (RH)

Intended to give college economics students insights into the problems of demand management, this game involves students in manipulating government expenditure, with incomes policy and devaluation options, to try to secure the objectives of full employment, low inflation, and an acceptable balance of payments position. (RM)

Reviews research on simulation/gaming evaluation, with emphasis on geography. Describes styles of simulation, interaction between participants and systems, and interaction among participants. (LS)

Games and word activities give children another way to integrate their learning and reinforce their literacy skills. They provide different and enjoyable contexts in which children can apply what they are learning. This booklet offers activities which provide a sampling of "fun" ways for tutors to support and supplement their tutees'…

The author describes some new logic games to be played with attribute blocks or with logical network plates. The games can be very engaging as far as their mathematical content is concerned and yet they provide an interesting and enjoyable experience for students. (JP)

In this article, the Double I (Individualized Instruction) Game is described, including its objectives, rules of play, participants, and materials. The purpose of the game is to permit parents and teachers to consider their feelings about the implementation of individualized instruction. (HMD)

The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) in Tulsa, Oklahoma held the VICA Skill Olympics at their ninth annual conference. The event comprised 30 leadership development and job skill contests. Competitors from 1,200 trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations took part. (Author/DS)

In order to test the practicality of non-zero sum games for analyzing children's social behavior, the classic Prisoners' Dilemna Game performance were compared for institutionalized and home-reared boys. (DP)

Author suggests methods teachers may find valuable in helping children understand and deal with emotions. (Author/CB)