The European Union Simulation: From Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to Student Interest

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)254-265
JournalEuropean Political Science
Volume8
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2009

Keywords

  • European Union
  • Problem-based learning
  • teaching

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