Using Games and Simulations in the Classroom

Posted on 2013-05-132013-05-13 by Ellington, Henry (Director, Educational Development Unit, Robert Gordon University)

Author : Ellington, Henry (Director, Educational Development Unit, Robert Gordon University)

Publisher : Routledge

Release : 2013-05-13

ISBN-13 : 1134731787

Page : 224 pages

Rating : 4.5/5 from 787 voters

Games and simulations are an effective way of supporting the curriculum. This handbook demonstrates how to develop and use games and simulations in schools. It provides practical advice and guidance on how and when to use these as well as illustrative cases from nursery schools to secondary level.

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