Integrative and Experiential Learning Series - Using simulations in the classroom: The Northern Gateway Pipeline Negotiation (CTE7700)

Location: In-person- MC 2036

Facilitator: Katherine Lithgow (Centre for Teaching Excellence)

Description

Using simulations in the classroom: The Northern Gateway Pipeline Negotiation

Presenter: Jason Thistlethwaite (School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
 

During this session, Jason Thistlethwaite will lead us through the Northern Gateway Pipeline negotiation simulation. Participating in the simulation and the subsequent discussion is an opportunity for you to consider how you might integrate simulations into your courses, perhaps even this simulation, to provide an engaging active learning experience to your own students.

This simulation can be used in undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses at both introductory and advanced levels. Students value active learning opportunities based on real scenarios as it helps them experience how different stakeholders might act and transcends their own personal, and often limited experience with the topic (Susskind, & Corburn, 2000). Using scenarios and simulations encourages learners to connect theory to practice, engage with real world contexts, and develop research, writing, reasoning, and speaking capacities. The use of role playing in negotiation simulations helps students appreciate the multiple layers, competing interests and complexities associated with multiple stakeholder negotiations in a way that studying cases does not.

We look forward to seeing you at the session.

This session is part of The Integrative and Experiential Learning Series,an annual series of presentations that help instructors develop opportunities for their students to engage in integrative learning (that is, learning experiences that help them make connections among their various courses and non-academic activities) and in experiential learning (that is, learning experiences that get students to "do" something that is relevant to a real-world problem and then reflect upon and apply what they have done). 

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Please note that this is an in-person workshop. Although masks are not required, all participants and facilitators are strongly encouraged to wear masks when participating in CTE in-person events. Masks can be removed while speaking or presenting. For more information, see the University of Waterloo's Coronavirus webpage for the most recent campus-wide guidelines.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo. CTE’s online workshops are delivered through either WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or Bongo with the audio component available either as captioning or a transcript. CTE’s face-to-face workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, and note-takers. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining workshop content in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for our programming, please let us know by emailing cte@uwaterloo.ca. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.