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Understanding Public Land Management Through Role-Playing

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Land management, Public lands, Role-playing activity, Undergraduate education

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Geography

Volume

103

Issue

5

First Page

199

Last Page

210

Abstract

Role-playing activities are an example of active learning that introduces students to “real-world” situations. This paper discusses the development and assessment of a role-play that involves an undergraduate geography class in a local public land management process. This particular case study is useful because it reflects broader themes and relates to many students' recreational pursuits. Student evaluations of the activity demonstrate its effectiveness in capturing student interests, advancing their understanding of public land issues, and enhancing their academic skills. The exercise complements existing educational standards and is transferable to other university-level geography courses and possibly advanced high school classes. © 2004 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Department

Department of Geography

Original Publication Date

1-1-2004

DOI of published version

10.1080/00221340408978601

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