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

Kaunert, C

Abstract

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.

Citation

Kaunert, C. (2009). The European Union simulation : from problem-based learning (PBL) to student interest. European Political Science, 8(2), 254-265. https://doi.org/10.1057/eps.2009.8

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: Nov 1, 2011
• Journal: European Political Science
• Print ISSN: 1680-4333
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 8
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 254-265
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/eps.2009.8
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/eps.2009.8