Biology classes have labs; social work classes have
case-studies; economic classes have market simulations. Dr. Eric Jamelske,
Department of Economics, speaks to the importance of including simulations in
the classroom:
I think any activity
that allows for simulation is really useful. If I want to get students to
really understand how markets work, the best way is for them to actively
simulate a real market, by participating as buyers and sellers. In Economics we
have a lot of graphs, and if there’s a way I can bring a graph to life –let the
students actively discover how equilibrium is derived—I think it sticks a lot
more. Not every day has to have an activity, but I keep three or four on
reserve to use over the course of a semester.
To read more on learning simulations, consider checking out The Gamification of Learning and Instruction by Karl M. Kapp, a book
that provides strategies on designing and implementing game-based learning. We
have it here at the CETL library.
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