Simulation games can help overcome student resistance to thinking structurally about social
class inequality, meritocracy, and mobility. Most inequality simulations focus solely on …

This article presents the development of a new simulation activity, the Game of Social Life.
The activity introduces students to concepts of social stratification based on multiple …

According to a 2002 study by the US Department of Education, the percentage of “traditional
students” on college campuses is declining. Students increasingly are delaying enrollment …

This article suggests strategies for promoting scholarly discussion and critical thinking in
political science classes. When scholars study politics they are engaged in an investigation …

Budget exercises are frequently used in introductory and social problems courses to
facilitate student understanding of income inequality. But do these exercises actually lead to …

This article describes a simulation activity designed to teach students about the wage gap.
The wage gap is an important topic in many sociology classrooms, but it can be difficult to …

Service learning and community-based learning (CBL) are increasingly important
pedagogical tools in higher education. The potential benefits of service learning and CBL …

Students today are unique. They are the first generation to be" growing up digital" and are
distinctly different from their baby boomer parents. As a result, this net generation does not fit …