The Uses and Limits of the Model United Nations in an International Relations Classroom
The Uses and Limits of the Model United Nations in an International Relations Classroom
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模拟联合国在国际关系课堂上的用途和局限性
DOI：
10.1111/1528-3577.00057
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发表时间：
2001
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通讯作者：
Daniel McIntosh
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作者：
Daniel McIntosh
模拟联合国已经是许多本科院校的支柱，它不仅为特定课程提供了一个有用的框架，而且还提供了一个机会，将本科国际研究课程的若干要素结合起来。然而，这对教练来说并非没有挑战。要有效地使用模拟联合国的模式，要求教师仔细计划，将活动与课堂的其他元素协调起来，永远不要让“游戏”压倒学习。如果操作得当，模拟联合国引发的兴奋可以成为向学生打开世界大门的一把钥匙，否则，这些学生可能会在强制性的国际关系入门课程中迷失方向。学生教学生的过程，无论是在课程内还是跨课程，对有经验的学生和新手都是有益的，鼓励同伴互动和合作学习。作为一种教学手段，模拟联合国不是万能的，而是对传统教学方法的有益补充。
The Model United Nations, already a mainstay of many undergraduate institutions, not only provides a useful framework for particular classes, but also offers an opportunity to integrate several elements of an undergraduate international studies curriculum. However, it is not without challenges for the instructor. To use the Model United Nations format effectively requires the instructor to plan carefully, coordinate activities with the other elements of a class, and never allow the “game” to overwhelm the learning. When done correctly, the excitement generated by the Model United Nations can be a key for opening the world to students who might otherwise have drifted through the mandatory introduction to international relations. The process of student teaching student, both within and across courses, is beneficial for the experienced student and the novice alike, encouraging peer interaction and cooperative learning. As an instructional device, the Model UN is not a panacea, but a valuable supplement to more conventional teaching methods.