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Title: From Laughter to Learning: Teaching Methods through Engaging Narrative Workshops.
Authors: Martinsson, Joel1 joel.martinsson@lnu.se, Ricknell, Emma1
Source: Journal of Political Science Education. Apr-Jun2025, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p327-339. 13p.
Subject Terms: *Teaching methods, *Active learning, *Student engagement, *Mixed methods research, *Educators
Abstract: Can we increase students' grasp and integration of research methods in political science, and do so in a fun way? We believe the answer is yes. In this article, we introduce the workshop-based narrative framework "The Tale of Folke Folkesson," where students role-play as the methods expert group Linnaeus Opinion Laboratory (LOL). Through an interactive engagement with the story, students are exposed to the combined utility of various qualitative and quantitative techniques such as content analysis, survey research, experiments, and interviews. This methodological exercise enables students to recognize not only the individual strengths and weaknesses of each method, but also how one method can offset the limitations and/or amplify the benefits of another. Importantly for student learning, it does so in a fun and engaging way. Beyond introducing the narrative framework, we describe how educators can adapt the "Tale of Folke Folkesson" to meet their specific educational needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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