| ID | 095640 |
| Title Proper | Threshold concepts through enactive learning |
| Other Title Information | how effective are they in the study of European politics |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Korosteleva, Elena A |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Studying European Politics can be a challenge! And this is not surprising: even the best scholarly minds of European politics often struggle to give precise definition to such a young, but already so complex and constantly evolving polity as the European Union, and are increasingly at odds with identifying its prospects for survival. One way to achieve a better understanding of the subject is to utilize a threshold concept approach, which is essentially a "less is more" approach that chooses to work with a few "founding" concepts, and identifies a "road map" for independent learning of broader but essentially inter-connected issues of the discipline. The threshold concept approach becomes even more effective if combined with enactive learning-that is, learning-by-doing, through role taking and simulation of the threshold concepts during seminars. Such learning evidently exceeds the boundaries of conventional knowledge and becomes a useful transferable investment for the future. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Perspectives Vol. 11, No. 1; Feb 2010: p37-50 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Perspectives Vol. 11, No. 1; Feb 2010: p37-50 |
| Key Words | European Politics ; Threshold Concepts ; Enactive Learning ; Role Taking ; Citizens' Juries ; Simulation |