Simulations are being used more and more in political science generally and in international
relations specifically. While there is a growing body of literature describing different …

There is a nascent literature on the question of whether active learning methods, and in
particular simulation methods, enhance student learning. In this article, the authors evaluate …

Simulations, particularly human-to-human interactions, offer social science students the
opportunity to learn from firsthand experience, and can be an important and useful addition …

Simulation-based learning environments are valued because they are considered to be rich,
authentic learning environments (Ellington, Gordon, & Fowlie, 1998). Their authenticity is …

Classroom simulations can make a significant contribution to learning outcomes in political
science courses, provided that they are firmly linked to course content and learning …

Why since 1945 have nuclear weapons not been used? Political scientists have cited five
basic reasons: deterrence, practicality, precedent, reputation, and ethics. Scholars …

What is the impact of active learning techniques on student excitement, interest, and self-
efficacy in a course? An American Foreign Policy and National Security course was …

This article reflects some experiences in teaching International Relations (IR) by using films
to supplement the use of simulations and role play scenarios. The authors have used …

Abstract The Model United Nations format is one of the most popular active learning
techniques to teach students about the evolving system of global governance and the limits …

This article demonstrates that the purposeful subject design, incorporating a Model United
Nations (MUN), facilitated deep learning and professional skills attainment in the field of …