Dear DG (and all)
Coincidentally, I'm teaching this week about the global commons (using
Dietz et al 2003). Normally, I do a "fishing expedition" with M&M
chocolates and little tin plates, as well as bowls. The bowl represents
the ocean, M&M's are the "fish" and their tin plates are their boats. I
divide the group in smaller groups and "send them fishing". The results
are fun (and outstanding - students understand the value of cooperation,
the definition of institutions as rules and norms, and the need to
govern the commons). In all my student evaluations, the 'fishing
expedition' was rated the highest in terms of learning outcomes.
A bit low-tech, but fun nonetheless.
Best,
Raul
DG Webster wrote:
Hi All,
Does anyone have/can anyone recommend procedures for a well-tested
classroom simulation for the tragedy of the commons/open access
resource problems? I'd like to augment my woefully brief discussion on
fisheries with a class of about 30 students. I can get us into a
computer lab if anyone knows of a technology-enhanced version. I'm
also thinking about doing a UN simulation, which I believe we've
already discussed on-list, but if anyone has any updated materials
(say for COP 15), those would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
dgwebster
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