2018 Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages 61-73
In this study, we developed a prototype of simulated instructional materials for social skills education. The targets of the instructional materials were university students. We considered situations in which an interpersonal conflict could occur as problem-solving situations. First, we designed a model of the knowledge and ways of viewing and thinking that we aim to train in social skills education, according to Warp and Woof Model of problem solving （Matsuda 2016a）. Next, we developed the prototype of simulated instructional materials based on this model. Finally, we piloted our simulated instructional materials with 22 university students and evaluated it. The results showed that it was useful to think about situations with an interpersonal conflict in accordance with the problem-solving framework. However, this was an effect of combining lecture and use of teaching materials. The limitations of this research are described and future tasks are presented. From the free descriptions of the students, result of the questionnaire, and activity records, improvement of the interface of the simulated instructional materials and addition of the collaborative learning function were shown as issues for future consideration.
