| ID | 096217 |
| Title Proper | Learning by doing |
| Other Title Information | a simulation for teaching how congress works |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sands, Eric C ; Shelton, Allison |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Teachers of political science have increasingly recognized the utility of classroom simulations to provide students with an active-learning experience to enhance learning outcomes. Our article builds on this growing trend by proposing a congressional simulation to help students understand the complexities and nuances of the lawmaking process. Specifically, the simulation aids students in identifying the deliberative aspects of congressional policymaking, appreciating the complicated process involved in a bill becoming a law, understanding the multifaceted ways in which self-interest guides the decisions of congressional actors, and challenging student cynicism about Congress as an institution. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Science and Politics Vol. 43, No. 1; Jan 2010: p.133-138 |
| Journal Source | Political Science and Politics Vol. 43, No. 1; Jan 2010: p.133-138 |
| Key Words | Political Science ; Students ; Teaching ; Learning by Doing |