NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Gaming Economics in the Middle School Classroom
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Sardone, Nancy B. – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2019
A prime concern for middle school educators is for students to become knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of economics and personal finance. Some of the reasons underscoring this concern include the questionable future of social support systems, reduction of corporate pension plans, and the lingering effects of the 2008 financial crisis on…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Money Management, Middle School Students, Middle School Teachers
Are They Learning or Playing? Students' Perception Traits and Their Learning Self-Efficacy in a Game-Based Learning Environment
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lu, Yu-Ling; Lien, Chi-Jui – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2020
As game-based learning continues to draw attention, students' perceptions toward classroom activities are vital in influencing the quality of learning. This study used the social cognitive theory to show the perception traits of learning and playing in game-based environments and for students to identify their self-efficacy toward game-based…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Personality Traits
Breaking the Mold of Liberal Multicultural Education in Thailand through Social Studies Lessons
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Arphattananon, Thithimadee – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2020
Multicultural education aims for social justice and a democratic society in that education should eradicate structural inequality and unequal power among majority and minority groups. These critical aims of multicultural education have been toned down when it comes to practice. In many parts of the world, multicultural education is often…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries
This Book Is Not about Drama: It's about New Ways to Inspire Students
Direct linkDirect link
Barrs, Myra; Barton, Bob; Booth, David – Stenhouse Publishers, 2012
"This Book Is Not About Drama" explores issues around storytelling, silent speech, writing and imagination and shows teachers how to use role play and discussion to build language experiences that are meaningful for learners. This authoritative resource is full of simple strategies that begin with the simple and evolve in to more complex…
Descriptors: Story Telling, Role Playing, Discussion, Educational Strategies
Making History Mine: Meaningful Connections for Grades 5-9
Direct linkDirect link
Cooper, Sarah – Stenhouse Publishers, 2009
Middle school history teachers confront the same challenge every day: how to convey the breadth and depth of a curriculum that spans centuries, countries, and cultures. In "Making History Mine", Sarah Cooper shows teachers how to use thematic instruction to link skills to content knowledge. By combining thought-provoking activities and rich…
Descriptors: Current Events, Role Playing, National Standards, Service Learning
"Gamestar Mechanic": Learning a Designer Mindset through Communicational Competence with the Language of Games
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Games, Ivan Alex – Learning, Media and Technology, 2010
This article presents the results of a three-year study of "Gamestar Mechanic" (www.gamestarmechanic.com), a flash-based multiplayer online role-playing game developed for the MacArthur Foundation's digital media learning initiative by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Gamelab in New York. The game's objective is to help children…
Descriptors: Design, Role Playing, Discourse Analysis, Thinking Skills