Simulations and Games (2 Parts)

Synopsis

1: Illustrates the playing of the simulation ‘Legislative Session’ (from Coleman’s ‘Democracy Game’); skills used; aspects of the legislative session simulated; aims of de-briefing.
2: Four dimensions for classifying simulations and games; how simulations and games can be used, modified and developed; role of chance in simulations and games.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Audiocassette. 23, 20 min.; 61, 78 slides. col. Audiocassette. 23, 20 min.; 61, 78 frames. col.

Year of production

1981

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Booklet available.

Uses

DipEdTech students.

Subjects

Education

Keywords

educational technology; games; simulations; teaching aids

Credits

Producer

I McPherson

Writer

D Brown

Sections

Title

What are simulations and games?

Synopsis

1: Illustrates the playing of the simulation 'Legislative Session' (from Coleman's 'Democracy Game'); skills used; aspects of the legislative session simulated; aims of de-briefing.

Title

Classification and examples

Synopsis

2: Four dimensions for classifying simulations and games; how simulations and games can be used, modified and developed; role of chance in simulations and games.

Distributor

Name

Northern College of Education

Phone

01382 464272

Fax

01382 464900

Address

Publications Unit
Gardyne Road
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
DD5 1NY