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Toward Greater Authenticity: A Case for Divergent Simulations

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  • Robin J. Dixon

    (Oklahoma State University)

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This article includes two examples intended for serial use, but either may be conducted singly. Example 1, YOUMAY HAVE INHERITED AN ESTATE, is a single period simulation in which students are not assigned roles but express their own opinions as jury members deciding a disputed inheritance case. It pits against each other, sometimes humorously, the natural heirs, the neighbors of the estate, the employees who are long-time residents of the estate, and the cultural issues of art and historic preservation. It introduces concepts of employee rights and employer responsibilities in an individualist society as well as civil litigation and trial by jury. Extensive reading of simulated documents and independent thinking as a jury member are required. Unrehearsed communication is induced. Writing letters to the editor may also be required if desired. Example 2, YOU HAVE INHERITED THE CONTENTS OF A WAREHOUSE, is a simulation played without roles, handout materials, or elaborate rules. Many different good outcomes are possible for either simulation.

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  • Robin J. Dixon, 2002. "Toward Greater Authenticity: A Case for Divergent Simulations," Simulation & Gaming, , vol. 33(3), pages 360-366, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:simgam:v:33:y:2002:i:3:p:360-366
    DOI: 10.1177/104687810203300310
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