International Studies Compendium Project

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Section editor: Carolyn M. Shaw, Wichita State University Assessment of Active Learning Civic Engagement Computer Simulations in the Classroom Cooperative Learning in International Relations Designing and Using Simulations and Role-Play Exercises Experiential Learning and Learning Styles Model UN and Model EU Programs The State of the Active Teaching and Learning Literature Teaching with Case Studies Teaching with Media Teaching with Technology: Active Learning in International Studies Carolyn M. Shaw, Wichita State University The Active Learning in International Affairs section (ALIAS) is pleased to introduce a collection of 10 essays that provide an in-depth review and discussion of active learning techniques used in the classroom. These essays cover a wide variety of topics including: the state of active teaching and learning literature, civic engagement, computer simulations, cooperative learning, simulations and role-play exercises, experiential learning, Model UN/EU programs, case studies, media, and technology. Although the essays are organized alphabetically in the collection, the essay titled “The State of Active Teaching and Learning Literature” by Kille, Krain, and Lantis serves as an overview piece for the collection and might make a good starting place for the reader. Each essay in the collection, however, is written as a stand-alone ... log in or subscribe to read full text