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Direct linkHammond, Nick – Research Papers in Education, 2016
This case study explored how teachers and children perceive challenges and opportunities at transition. Using Forum Theatre (FT), an interactive drama approach, children were able to show aspects of transitions they perceived as challenging and how these barriers may be overcome. FT offered a tangible reference point for children to discuss their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Workshops, Focus Groups, Transitional Programs
Lazar, Althier; Sharma, Suniti – Action in Teacher Education, 2016
This mixed-methods study explores the impact of teacher preparation coursework on 141 teacher candidates' understandings about educational equality, school achievement, and meritocracy. Framed by pedagogies of discomfort, the program included readings, discussions, simulations, films, and direct work with emergent bilingual students. Findings from…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Teacher Education Programs, Surveys, Interviews
Martin, Crystle – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 2012
This article explores the identity of youth in relation to the information sources they choose in the constellation of information of video games, using the massively multiplayer online game "World of Warcraft" as an example. From this study, several identities are recognized that are combinations of the participants skill and level in the game,…
Descriptors: Information Sources, Self Concept, Males, Novices
Huang, Ronghuai, Ed.; Kinshuk, Ed.; Chen, Nian-Shing, Ed. – Lecture Notes in Educational Technology, 2014
The book addresses the main issues concerned with the new development of learning processes, innovative pedagogical changes, the effects of new technologies on education, future learning content, which aims to gather the newest concepts, research and best practices on the frontiers of technology enhanced learning from the aspects of learning,…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Teaching Methods, Computer Software
Wolfenstein, Moses – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Over the course of the last several decades, K-12 educational systems have begun to adopt digital technologies to support teaching and learning. These tools have enabled the rise of online schools as well as fundamentally changing practices of school leadership. However little attention has been given to how instructional leadership is changed…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Leadership, Technology Uses in Education, Role Playing
Inman, Chris; Wright, Vivian H.; Hartman, Julia A. – Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 2010
This study reviewed empirical research conducted in Second Life by educators since Second Life's launch in 2003. The study's purpose was to identify how Second Life is being used in both K-12 and higher education. The methodology, findings, and recommendations of 27 research studies were analyzed. Researchers identified potential problems when…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Distance Education, Educational Technology
Demski, Jennifer – T.H.E. Journal, 2009
For a growing group of educators, the online role-playing game World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment's massively popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), is a place to go to relax, network, and discover potential learning strategies-- and slay a few monsters if they get in the way. The online role-playing game World of…
Descriptors: Video Games, Role Playing, Fantasy, Computer Mediated Communication
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
Morris, Donald N. – Simulation/Gaming, 1976
Description of an exercise in which students role play to develop empathy for people with survival problems in poorer nations and to understand the interdependent effects of consumer demand and consumption. (LS)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Hunger, Role Playing
Peer reviewedVanSickle, Ronald L. – Peabody Journal of Education, 1980
This article details the usefulness of instructional simulation models in making abstract economic concepts concrete and observable. (CJ)
Descriptors: Economics Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Role Playing, Simulation
Wagener, Elaine Hoffman – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1977
The author describes a method for using dramatic improvisation as an approach to teaching history to visually handicapped children. (SBH)
Descriptors: Dramatics, Elementary Secondary Education, History, Role Playing
Peer reviewedChiodo, John J.; Klausmeier, Robert L., Jr. – Social Studies, 1984
Students involved in acting out a role may find it hard to remember what their classmates said; student observers may focus on one roleplayer and not the others. This causes problems in the discussion stage of the roleplay. Solution: videotape the roleplaying situation. An example is provided. (RM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Role Playing, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedRogow, Sally M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1981
Role play with toys was modeled to develop communicative language function in 14 multiply handicapped individuals (8 to 26-years-old whose speech was characterized by echolalic and stereotypic responses. Verbal expression increased and narrative and question forms appeared. Language behavior became more communicative and meaningful as social…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Disabilities, Play
Peer reviewedAnderson, Jared; Barrera, Gregory; Benedict, Julie; Cavanaugh, Michael; Christensen, Jessica; Clark, Susannah; Dallimore, Natalie; Drown, Danielle; Fink, Susan; Hansen, Josh; Haubner, Ashley; Hinsdale, Robin; Johnson, Tyler; King, JuLee; Maufort, Brenda; Neubauer, Laura; Popple, Jennifer; Praggastis, Cate; Price, Matt; Raber, Lloyd; Rowland, Tiffany; Strite-Hatch, Amy; Torson, Christine; Tuckness, Tara – Stage of the Art, 2003
Explains that each year, theatre education majors at the University of Utah select a production that will be mounted by a professional theatre company on the campus. Explains that the theatre education majors complete extensive dramaturgical research for the production, and create a process drama pre-show piece that is presented to over 1500 K-12…
Descriptors: Creativity, Drama, Elementary Secondary Education, Role Playing
Peer reviewedCherif, Abour H.; Somervill, Christine – American Biology Teacher, 1995
Provides information regarding teaching objectives, various levels of student involvement, the importance of assessment, and precautions that teachers should consider when using role playing techniques in the classroom. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Role Playing, Science Education
