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Light simulations for assessment in social science

McMenamin, Iain ORCID: 0000-0002-1704-390X (2018) Light simulations for assessment in social science. In: International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy, 13-14 Dec 2018, Dublin, Ireland.

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Abstract

Simulations are an increasingly popular way of teaching social science, but are sometimes viewed as too complex and resource-intensive for assessment. This practice paper introduces the concept of a light simulation, one that is simple enough to be used for an individual written assessment. It provides examples from a variety of politics courses at under and post-graduate levels and in medium-sized and large classes. It also describes the super-light simulation, which does not require a live precursor to be an effective assessment. The article also reflects on how light simulations can prevent plagiarism, promote engagement, and contribute to an assessment portfolio that still includes the traditional essay.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Invited Talk)
Event Type:Conference
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:assessment; simulations; social science; teaching; comparative politics
Subjects:Social Sciences > Political science
Social Sciences > Teaching
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Science > School of Law and Government
Official URL:http://icep.ie/paper-template/?vconf=2018
Copyright Information:© 2018 The Author
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:22912
Deposited On:09 Jan 2019 10:59 by Iain Mcmenamin . Last Modified 09 Jan 2019 10:59

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