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Martin, Alexander P. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2023
Existing literature on using humor in teaching identifies several social and pedagogical benefits, ranging from making students feel more comfortable and interested in the subject matter to facilitating a critical pedagogy approach. However, there are several risks associated with humor attempts that are detrimental to learning and to student…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Student Attitudes, Negative Attitudes
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Daniel Stockemer – Journal of Political Science Education, 2024
In this article, I argue that critical junctures -- defined as sudden turning points in the historic trajectory of countries, institutions, and other units of analysis -- provide a propitious lens to teach the war in Ukraine. By analyzing the influence of this war on energy security in Europe and the world, its impact on public opinion on NATO…
Descriptors: Political Science, Teaching Methods, War, Foreign Countries
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Yoshiko M. Herrera – Journal of Political Science Education, 2024
In this article I discuss an approach to teaching about the Russian war in Ukraine that uses the war as a focal point for teaching about topics in comparative politics and international relations. I discuss the pedagogical advantages for political science teaching, including meeting the interests of students, introducing students to theories in…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, War, Political Science, Political Attitudes
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Kammerer, Edward F., Jr.; Higashi, Brenden – Journal of Political Science Education, 2021
Anecdotal evidence suggests pedagogy research on simulations in political science is dominated by two subfields: International Relations and Comparative Politics. This belief may stem from the widespread use of things like Model United Nations and Model Arab League or the popular game Statecraft. While some other subfields, notably public law,…
Descriptors: Simulation, Political Science, Active Learning, Role Playing
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Ken Conca; Abby Ostovar; Ratia Tekenet – Journal of Political Science Education, 2024
This paper pilots a method of testing the learning effects of a role-playing simulation of negotiations over the Nile basin. Players negotiate how to apply general principles from international law, such as sharing water equitably and avoiding significant harm, to specific circumstances of the river basin. Students are presented with a set of…
Descriptors: Political Science, Role Playing, Teaching Methods, Outcomes of Education
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Kensicki, Anna Evelyn; Harlow, John; Akhilandeswari, Janani; Peacock, Sean; Cohen, Jedd; Weissman, Ross; Gordon, Eric – Journal of Political Science Education, 2022
The study of educational simulations at the secondary level has typically centered on programs that are competitive, shorter in duration, and characterized by their low fidelity, or a lack of realism. The resources required to hold longer, more immersive, and nuanced programs are often prohibitive for teachers of political science programs. As…
Descriptors: Simulation, Teaching Methods, Skill Development, 21st Century Skills
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Martin, Alexander P. – Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 2022
Politics and International Relations (Pol & IR) lecturers can capitalise on the established relationship between comedy and political analysis by using humour techniques to enhance the student learning experience and to develop students' critical analysis skills. Using collected data from focus groups with 21 British and International…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Humor, Political Science, International Relations
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Zech, Steven T.; Rublee, Maria Rost; Deejay, Aleksandar; Flanik, William M. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2022
This article uses new survey data to examine student preferences and experiences with active learning among a graduate student cohort across two key identity markers: international student status and gender. Our survey of students enrolled in a Master of International Relations program suggests that most view active learning favorably and believe…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Active Learning, Preferences, Foreign Students
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Brandle, Shawna M. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2020
Throwing as much fun and pop culture into an international relations class as possible, with the goal of improving student learning (and the likelihood of the course running again). Games proved most effective, while movies were less useful in increasing student learning on international relations.
Descriptors: International Relations, Teaching Methods, Popular Culture, Games
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Engel, Susan; Mayersen, Deborah; Pedersen, David; Eidenfalk, Joakim – Journal of Political Science Education, 2021
Model United Nations (MUN) simulations are an increasingly popular approach to teaching international relations, in both secondary and tertiary education. There is some evidence, however, that these simulations disadvantage female participants. Studies by Rosenthal et al. and Coughlin found that female students participate less in simulations than…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Simulation, Grades (Scholastic), Teaching Methods
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Alves, Elia Elisa Cia; Silva, Ana Paula Maielo; Barbosa, Gabriela Gonçalves – Journal of Political Science Education, 2021
This paper focuses on an analysis of an application of active learning in the international relations (IR) classroom. We present an experience of the so-called Challenge Game that allows the professor to explore analytical categories and basic assumptions of realist theory of IR. In addition, describing the operation of the game in its basic…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Teaching Methods, International Relations, Political Science
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Mattlin, Mikael – Journal of Political Science Education, 2021
This article explores the hidden educational potential in the board game "Diplomacy." While commonly recognized as a good low-cost negotiation simulation and a useful teaching platform, the original game version over-emphasizes the conflictual nature of international relations and presents an image of international relations that is not…
Descriptors: Political Science, Teaching Methods, Educational Games, International Relations
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Barry, Todd J. – Journal of International Social Studies, 2022
At the dawn of the 21st century--when your author, who is now an educator, was in college--the United States was the sole global superpower. But the world changed with the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as other events that remade the world in which current students now study. As an educator, I can explain that the structure of…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Social Studies, Teacher Attitudes, Political Science
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Kirschner, Shanna A. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2020
Protracted conflict presents students with an unfamiliar and often puzzling context. Why do negotiations sometimes succeed, while at other points, actors are unable to reach agreement on key issues, even in the face of deadly costs? In this article, I introduce an extended role-playing simulation designed to enhance student understanding of…
Descriptors: Conflict, Persuasive Discourse, Teaching Methods, Political Science
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Smith, Hayden J.; Michelsen, Niall – Journal of Political Science Education, 2021
The Statecraft IR simulation has received a significant amount of attention in the pedagogical literature. Some instructors have asserted that Statecraft is biased toward the behavior and learning goals of realism, calling into question the utility of the simulation as a teaching tool. Using thirteen iterations of the simulation we empirically…
Descriptors: International Relations, Political Science, Teaching Methods, Teamwork
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