Model United Nations & Classroom Simulations: What have we learned?

Abstract

Model United Nations (MUN) and classroom simulations are common active learning approaches that
have been recently discussed in the international relations literature. However, evaluations and critical reflections of
these approaches are less common. How do the three traditional liberal arts education (Critical Thinking, Problem
Solving, and Improving Communication Skills) are promoted by the MUN techniques? This paper addresses a more
reflexive mood to assess what students and professors have learned. This work is based on the author’s experience
with the Model United Nations Program (as the faculty advisor and program founder) in addition to knowing the
relevant literate of active learning in international relations.