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Engaging Students through Simulations<br />

directed the students to be aware <strong>of</strong> using those skills in their seminars.<br />

This change was introduced in light <strong>of</strong> student feedback from the first year<br />

<strong>of</strong> running the simulation. It is also noticeable, as in the initial year <strong>of</strong> the<br />

module, that academic ability does not necessarily translate into high<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in using interpersonal and practical skills. Overall, the students<br />

in both years we have run the simulation have praised the module highly<br />

and have expressed a desire to see more <strong>of</strong> these kinds <strong>of</strong> courses in their<br />

degree programmes.<br />

References<br />

Wales, J. and P. Clarke (2005) Learning Citizenship: Practical Teaching<br />

Strategies <strong>for</strong> Secondary Schools, London: RoutledgeFalmer.<br />

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