Assuming identities, enhancing understanding: Applying active learning principles to research projects

Journal of Political Science Education

Volumn 2, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 171-186

  Williams, Victoria C ^a  

^a ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Active learning; Cold war; Research projects; Role play

Indexed keywords

EID: 51249134504     PISSN: 15512169     EISSN: 15512177     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15512160600669015     Document Type: Article

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