Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ433709
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0886-9286
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Simulation . . . Stimulation?
Harding, Lori; And Others
Social Studies Journal, v20 p44-47 Spr 1991
Discusses a comparative study of two fourth grade social studies teaching programs based upon study units concerning flight. Concludes that both Hilda Taba's Teaching Strategies Program and the published simulation program "Flight" were exciting alternative methods of teaching map reading to fourth graders. Reports that students using "Flight" showed greater gains in map skills. (CH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Teaching, Educational Research, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Experiential Learning, Flight Training, Geography Instruction, Grade 4, Map Skills, Pretests Posttests, Simulation, Social Studies, Student Participation, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Montana
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