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Bursens, Peter, Ed.; Donche, Vincent, Ed.; Gijbels, David, Ed.; Spooren, Pieter, Ed. – Professional and Practice-based Learning, 2018
This volume brings together both political and educational scientists. While educational research literature has so far not systematically addressed the tool of simulations of decision-making, political scientists have hardly used insights from research on assessment or on motivation and interest of students. Almost all political science…
Descriptors: Simulation, Decision Making, Active Learning, Political Science
Bursens, P., Ed.; Donche, V., Ed.; Gijbels, D., Ed.; Spooren, P., Ed. – Springer, 2018
This volume brings together both political and educational scientists. While educational research literature has so far not systematically addressed the tool of simulations of decision-making, political scientists have hardly used insights from research on assessment or on motivation and interest of students. Almost all political science…
Descriptors: Simulation, Decision Making, Political Science, Educational Research
Walcott, Charles; Walcott, Anne – 1976
Designed to improve undergraduate political science instruction, this monograph provides a guide to the design and use of simulations and games in the political science classroom. The book is divided into five chapters that stress the legitimate need and use of simulations and games. Chapter one outlines the background of simulations and games and…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Games, Educational Objectives, Game Theory
Moore, J. Malcolm; Rabin, Jack – 1973
This publication contains a collection of readings which discuss political participation in American government and games which students can play to get more involved in the topic. Intended for use on the college level and with advanced courses on the secondary level, the book heightens the mutual educational experience for both teacher and…
Descriptors: Civics, Educational Games, Elections, Feminism
Cousins, Jack – 1976
Use of simulation games to develop insights relative to the U.S. political system is discussed. The games involve processes of nomination and election of senators and presidents, campaigning, and legislative decision making. First, selected dimensions of simulation game utilization are reviewed. There is agreement that outcomes of simulation games…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education
Jackson, Robert M.; And Others – 1973
The manual consists of six easy to use simulation exercises for foreign relation classes at the secondary level. The games are designed to teach decision making skills, to sensitize students to the manner in which Americans have come to view the world, to help students understand the need to manage problems before they become too severe, and to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Conflict, Decision Making, Developing Nations