Innovating Political Science

Abstract

The purpose of this panel is to discuss examples of innovative approaches to teaching and learning in various Political Science courses. We particularly welcome papers that discuss experience with novel pedagogic methods and ways of learning and are provided with evidence in the context of existing literature on teaching and learning in higher education. This may for instance include examples of action research into student learning. The contributors can discuss issues such as the ways of overcoming existing barriers, disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspectives and practices, use of new technology, employment of non-traditional assessment methods, examples of problem based-learning, among others. We expect the contributors to showcase examples of good practice with the benefit of providing inspiration and encouragement for improving existing ways of teaching and learning. We assume that the panel will provide a forum for presentation of innovative projects completed as a result of the ECPR summer school Teaching and Learning Politics and its one year coaching/mentoring follow-up programme. However, contributions from all other Political Science teachers who wish to share their pedagogic experience are welcome, too.

Title	Details
Polanyi Twisted: A Cinematic Introduction to The Great Transformation Through the Movie Oliver Twist	View Paper Details
Problem-Based Learning in a 'First Time Project'	View Paper Details
Applying Problem-Based Learning in Pre-Structured Courses	View Paper Details