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Heyworth-Thomas, EM (2023) Creating experiential learning opportunities in enterprise education: an example of a facilitator-led business simulation game in a taught setting. Journal of Work-Applied Management. ISSN 2205-2062
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Abstract
Purpose Simulation in education has been well documented. Business simulation games (BSGs) are often digital and run by a third-party provider. This can create barriers to engagement from educator and student perspectives. This paper explores a facilitator-led BSG, posing the question: can facilitator-led BSGs provide practical experiential learning experiences within a taught setting. Design/methodology/approach Exploratory inductive research recruited a sample of 45 student participants, an external examiner and a module leader. Qualitative data were collected using focus group discussion, participant obsession and facilitator reflection. Mixed-method feedback forms were also used. Findings The facilitator-led BSG offered a flexible approach to challenge or problem-based learning, experiential learning, collaborative learning and critical reflection. Student feedback was positive, and there was an increase in engagement within all elements of the module.Originality/value This paper presents a case study example of the implementation of a facilitator-led BSG, providing an alternative solution for teaching practitioners to structured simulations run by third-party hosts. This paper highlights a flexible approach to student-centric experiential and challenging learning through enterprise education within small-group settings. There are opportunities for further evaluation and exploration of the notion, which can be developed from this paper in future works.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education T Technology > T Technology (General) |
| Divisions: | Business & Management (from Sep 19) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Publishing |
| SWORD Depositor: | A Symplectic |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jul 2023 07:30 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2023 07:30 |
| DOI or ID number: | 10.1108/jwam-02-2023-0018 |
| URI: | https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/20449 |
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