The Difficulties of Teaching Political Science Research Methods: A Comparative Study between Western and Arab Universities

Authors

  • Khalid Daffalla Sudan/ Bahri Ahlia College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30907/jcopolicy.vi64.618

Keywords:

Teaching Methods- Teaching in the Western Experience- Political Science – research curriculum.

Abstract

This research aims to identify the reality of teaching political science research methods curriculum, to observe practices, and differences in teaching and learning between the Arab and Western universities. Moreover, it focuses on the difficulties that face students' acquisition of the course skills. The research uses the course model of some Western and Arab universities as case study.

This research shows that the curriculum do not reach yet the final form as other political science curriculums, and its upcoming changes will reflect the needs of stakeholders. The best method to teach this curriculum is to use applied learning in groups, learning by doing, and finally problem-based learning approach. Using optimal assessment deepens self-confidence during practice.

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2022-10-28

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Daffalla, K. (2022). The Difficulties of Teaching Political Science Research Methods: A Comparative Study between Western and Arab Universities. Political Sciences Journal, 64, 235-266. https://doi.org/10.30907/jcopolicy.vi64.618

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