The American Political Science Association is currently inviting paper proposals for its 2014 Teaching & Learning Conference, to be held in Philadelphia on 7-9 February 2014. As usual, the conference will include a simulations and role play track:

Simulations and Role Play

Simulations and role play exercises help political scientists and students model the decision making processes of real-world political actors. Examples of these teaching techniques and strategies include Model United Nations, Model European Union, in-class self designed simulations, and on-line role playing exercises. Papers in this track will address such topics as: in what way can simulations and role-play expand student learning opportunities in political science? Which formats are most effective? and How do we measure the effectiveness of simulations?