The European Union simulation: from problem-based learning (PBL) to student interest

TY - JOUR

T1 - The European Union simulation

T2 - from problem-based learning (PBL) to student interest

AU - Kaunert, Christian

PY - 2009/6

Y1 - 2009/6

N2 - The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that, contrary to a commonly held view, it is possible to teach the European Union (EU) in a way that makes students enthusiastic about the subject. The paper is informed by my experience of leading a EU simulation module, based on a modified problem-based learning (PBL) approach. The idea is to share my experience and prompt a debate on (1) how the EU can be taught in exciting ways for students, and (2) how an adapted PBL approach in the form of a simulation can significantly help to deepen students' interest in the EU as a subject.

AB - The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that, contrary to a commonly held view, it is possible to teach the European Union (EU) in a way that makes students enthusiastic about the subject. The paper is informed by my experience of leading a EU simulation module, based on a modified problem-based learning (PBL) approach. The idea is to share my experience and prompt a debate on (1) how the EU can be taught in exciting ways for students, and (2) how an adapted PBL approach in the form of a simulation can significantly help to deepen students' interest in the EU as a subject.

U2 - 10.1057/eps.2009.8

DO - 10.1057/eps.2009.8

M3 - Article

SN - 1680-4333

VL - 8

SP - 254

EP - 265

JO - European Political Science

JF - European Political Science

IS - 2

ER -