The type of model this paper is concerned with consists of four parts: a set of variables describing the part of the educational system to be analyzed; a set of relationships among variables, expressed as equations; estimates of the parameters governing the relationships; and solution procedures for the model. In the first section of this paper,…

Results are reported of research to test whether a simulation game can be used to identify and to influence the leadership styles practiced by elementary school principals. The design assesses whether principals can become more skillful decisionmakers through heightened awareness of their leadership styles. The research and educational…

A presentation of a project for a geography course, including an overview, discussion of interaction with other subject areas, and procedure for conducting the project. (ND)

This plan for the orientation and in-service training of community college trustees draws upon game-simulation and role-playing techniques. Small groups of no more than 12 new trustees rotate to consider topics of interest to which four experienced trustees and one professional technician have been assigned as moderators. (NHM)

A major deficiency in classical test theory is the reliance on Pearson product-moment (PPM) correlation concepts in the definition of reliability. PPM measures are totally insensitive to first moment differences in tests which leads to the dubious assumption of essential tan-equivalence. Robinson proposed a measure of agreement that is sensitive…

This paper discusses computer simulation as a tool for teaching about phenomena characterized by a problem to be solved, a task or goal to be reached, a procedure to be learned, or an environment to be understood. Simulation is defined and characterized by an examination of both the attributes that are common to simulations, and a taxonomy…

ARCHEOLOGICAL DATA AND INTERPRETATIONS FROM THREE INVESTIGATIONS ARE USED TO PRESENT STUDENTS WITH THE TASK OF ANALYZING A SITE AT TORRALBA, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES NORTHEAST OF MADRID, SPAIN. SITE DRAWINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND ACRYLIC MODELS OF ARTIFACTS ARE USED. STUDENTS DO NOT ENGAGE IN THE ACTUAL FIELD WORK BY WHICH DATA ARE ACCUMULATED.…

MANAGEMENT TEACHERS IN BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, OR COLLEGES CAN BE MORE CREATIVE IN THEIR TEACHING METHODS BY THINKING ABOUT EDUCATIONAL METHODS, CREATING MATERIALS BETTER SUITED TO EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND EXPERIMENTING IN THE CLASSROOM WITH THE GOAL OF MAKING EDUCATION MORE EXCITING. MANAGEMENT EDUCATORS AT THE BOEING COMPANY FOUND THAT THE KEY TO…

UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE WERE SUBJECTED TO TWO TYPES OF TEACHING TECHNIQUES-SIMULATION (GAME PLAYING) AND CASE STUDY. PERSONALITY FACTORS OF MOTIVATION AND COGNITIVE STYLE WERE DETERMINED FOR THE STUDENTS IN EACH GROUP. THESE WERE CONSIDERED THE INTERVENING VARIABLES. THE STUDENTS WERE TESTED BEFORE AND AFTER THE COURSE OF…

SNAP/SHOT (System Network Analysis Program-Simulated Host Overview Technique) is a discrete simulation of a network and/or host model available through IBM at the Raleigh System Center. The simulator provides an analysis of a total IBM Communications System. Input data must be obtained from RMF, SMF, and the CICS Analyzer to determine the existing…

The present study attempted to determine the optimal difficulty level of some occupational problems for students with varying interests and ability levels. Some 288 high school boys were presented with simulated vocational problems in sales, medical laboratory technology, and x-ray technology. The criterion for a successful performance was set at…