@article{article_534257, title={Model United Nations and Experiential Learning: An Assessment of Changes in Knowledge and Attitudes}, journal={Journal of Social Studies Education Research}, volume={9}, pages={198–213}, year={2018}, author={Jesuit, David K. and Endless, Brian}, keywords={international relations,Model United Nations; realism; simulations; student assessment}, abstract={Despite the popularity of Model United Nations, no effort has been made to directly assess student learning since 1984. Accordingly, we developed and administered a pre- and post-conference survey to participants in the 2007 American Model United Nations (AMUN). We assessed whether participating in the simulation affected students’ general knowledge of the UN; their attitudes towards the UN and the most important member states; and their understanding of diplomatic strategies. We find that first-time participants increased their general knowledge, developed a more realist orientation towards international relations, and placed more emphasis on the importance of individual agency in world affairs.}, number={4}, publisher={Bülent TARMAN}