Effects of Business Simulation Games on IS students’ Resilience: Instructors’ Perspectives
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While resilience is acknowledged as a complex construct and one that is difficult to assess, universities are recognising its importance. They are beginning to invest in research and services aimed at building student resilience. However, there is limited research into the levels of, and contributors to, student resilience. This study explored the effects of an experiential learning tool, business simulation games (BSGs), on the development of IS students' academic resilience. The researcher interviewed instructors conducting ERPsim labs to find out their views regarding the impact of BSGs on three aspects of the Resilience at University (RAU) scale: academic buoyancy, personal competence and social competency. Findings from the instructors' interviews demonstrated that Business simulations help students build resilience by offering a safe environment where they can fail, learn, and try again. Simulations may educate students on managing stress and pressure, remaining focused on their objectives, and having a good attitude.
Effects of Business Simulation Games on IS students’ Resilience: Instructors’ Perspectives
While resilience is acknowledged as a complex construct and one that is difficult to assess, universities are recognising its importance. They are beginning to invest in research and services aimed at building student resilience. However, there is limited research into the levels of, and contributors to, student resilience. This study explored the effects of an experiential learning tool, business simulation games (BSGs), on the development of IS students' academic resilience. The researcher interviewed instructors conducting ERPsim labs to find out their views regarding the impact of BSGs on three aspects of the Resilience at University (RAU) scale: academic buoyancy, personal competence and social competency. Findings from the instructors' interviews demonstrated that Business simulations help students build resilience by offering a safe environment where they can fail, learn, and try again. Simulations may educate students on managing stress and pressure, remaining focused on their objectives, and having a good attitude.
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