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Simulations and International Relations: Teaching Resistant Populations
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Simulations and International Relations: Teaching “Resistant Populations”
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Department of Political Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026
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APSA Conference on Teaching and Learning in Political Science
February 19-21, 2005
Washington, DC.
Abstract: One of the most common challenges confronting those who teach internationalrelations to “resistant populations” is engaging students in meaningful dialogue. The useof simulations in the classroom has proven to be an effective way to overcome thischallenge by providing “resistant populations” with the necessary experiential learning todevelop the crucial skills required for the study of the international politics. This paperwill discuss the characteristics associated with “resistant populations.” Since much hasalready been written on the pros/cons of traditional teaching methods and simulations forthat matter, I will briefly discuss the limitations of traditional methods in helping“resistant populations” overcome their many challenges. I will point out importantreasons as to why simulations can help “resistant populations” fully engage in the studyof international relations, and will end this presentation with an overview of my mostfavorite simulations.
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Simulations and International Relations: Teaching “Resistant Populations”
, PhD
Department of Political Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026
## email not listed ##
APSA Conference on Teaching and Learning in Political Science
February 19-21, 2005
Washington, DC.
Abstract: One of the most common challenges confronting those who teach international
relations to “resistant populations” is engaging students in meaningful dialogue. The use
of simulations in the classroom has proven to be an effective way to overcome this
challenge by providing “resistant populations” with the necessary experiential learning to
develop the crucial skills required for the study of the international politics. This paper
will discuss the characteristics associated with “resistant populations.” Since much has
already been written on the pros/cons of traditional teaching methods and simulations for
that matter, I will briefly discuss the limitations of traditional methods in helping
“resistant populations” overcome their many challenges. I will point out important
reasons as to why simulations can help “resistant populations” fully engage in the study
of international relations, and will end this presentation with an overview of my most
favorite simulations.
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