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Scenario methodology for teaching principles of emergency management

Scenario methodology for teaching principles of emergency management Scenarios are discussed in terms of their various uses in emergency planning and management. Their function in teaching programs is assessed with respect to various sorts of curricula for training emergency personnel. The format of scenarios is discussed and the potential for using the methodology creatively is explored. It is concluded that scenario methods are useful in developing such skills as time management, cognitive mapping, mediation, team management, and decision making under stress. A brief example of an emergency training scenario is presented and evaluated in terms of its teaching potential. Finally, scenarios are assessed in relation to other forms of modelling and simulation, such as table-top games and field exercises, which are commonly used for training emergency managers. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Disaster Prevention and Management Emerald Publishing

Scenario methodology for teaching principles of emergency management

David Alexander
Disaster Prevention and Management , Volume 9 (2): 9 – May 1, 2000
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0965-3562
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Abstract

Scenarios are discussed in terms of their various uses in emergency planning and management. Their function in teaching programs is assessed with respect to various sorts of curricula for training emergency personnel. The format of scenarios is discussed and the potential for using the methodology creatively is explored. It is concluded that scenario methods are useful in developing such skills as time management, cognitive mapping, mediation, team management, and decision making under stress. A brief example of an emergency training scenario is presented and evaluated in terms of its teaching potential. Finally, scenarios are assessed in relation to other forms of modelling and simulation, such as table-top games and field exercises, which are commonly used for training emergency managers.

Journal

Disaster Prevention and Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 1, 2000

Keywords: Disaster management; Training techniques; Role play

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