Examines claimed advantages and criticisms of the use of games in the study of social conflict, differentiating the advantages and criticisms into questions of internal validity, external validity, and ecological validity. Available from: Sage Publications, Inc., 275 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212. (JG)

Five teachers describe games and methods they use to interest children in spelling. (SB)

This article describes the process of designing an instructional simulation for orienting new residence hall employees to their job situations. (Author/STS)

Educational uses and implications of small inexpensive computers are discussed. (STS)

The author presents a new gaming device, SAY, which focuses upon family interactions. It has proved effective in training volunteer lay counselors and in use with parent groups along with family counseling sessions. (Author/HMV)

Using modified versions of games and sports, satisfying recreational programs can be organized in convalescent homes. (MM)

Presents a theoretical model of collective bargaining based on the premise that the expectations and learning ability of the negotiators play a central role in bargaining. Discusses some implications of the model. Available from: Sage Publications, Inc., 275 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212. (JG)

Presents reservations about reading games and questions whether they actually teach, reinforce, and motivate. (JM)

This article describes the traditional game curriculum and presents strategies for a model that incorporates selected contemporary applications. Discussed are conventional games, low organization games, and cooperative and creative games. (MT)

EDGE is a flexible group technique that enables participants to express, explain, exchange, and encapsulate their suggestions for creating their corporation's competitive edge. EDGE has two important outcomes: participants become more comfortable with each other and with problem solving, and they acquire small group skills. (JOW)

States that art games are pleasurable learning experiences which improve student interest in the subject and provide stimulating applications of concepts. Discusses content and models for art games and examines ARTICULATION: THE GALLERY GAME and ARTERY, two games designed by Erickson and Katter. Presents guidelines for art game planning. (GEA)

Some techniques used in making animated computer games in order to highlight their mathematical content are presented through specific examples. (MNS)

Resources on games and simulations are provided. These include organizations, sources, teacher materials, and descriptions of a sampling of games and simulations. (RM)

A classroom game modeled on a traditional "goose game" is proposed to help students of French conceptualize the use of personal pronouns in different constructions. (MSE)

The Good Behavior Game, a classroom management procedure, was examined for its effects on the frequency of inappropriate verbalizations in grade four and six regular classes. Results indicated that the game reduced inappropriate responding in both classrooms and that the use of candy did not augment the effectiveness of the Good Behavior Game.…