Abstract
Society protects its citizens against crises and emergencies. Emergency management, and particularly
preparedness for emergency response, can be strengthened through the use of scenario-based exercises.
Since such exercises are expensive, it is of common interest to make efficient use of their results. One way
to enhance existing methods for scenario-based exercise is to improve their learning effectiveness. In this
paper we discuss how improved learning for emergency management can be achieved, based on learning
theory. When using scenario-based exercises, it is important to help learners experience adequate relevance
structures. Training situations should comprise relevant variation. Learners should be encouraged to adopt a
deep approach to learning. Holistic organisation of knowledge should be facilitated. Used in the right way,
it seems possible that scenario-based exercises can fulfil these requirements. From this we have put
together practical tips on how to improve learning from scenario-based exercises.
preparedness for emergency response, can be strengthened through the use of scenario-based exercises.
Since such exercises are expensive, it is of common interest to make efficient use of their results. One way
to enhance existing methods for scenario-based exercise is to improve their learning effectiveness. In this
paper we discuss how improved learning for emergency management can be achieved, based on learning
theory. When using scenario-based exercises, it is important to help learners experience adequate relevance
structures. Training situations should comprise relevant variation. Learners should be encouraged to adopt a
deep approach to learning. Holistic organisation of knowledge should be facilitated. Used in the right way,
it seems possible that scenario-based exercises can fulfil these requirements. From this we have put
together practical tips on how to improve learning from scenario-based exercises.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 9 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | International Workshop on Complex Network and Infrastructure Protection - Rom, Italien Duration: 2006 Mar 28 → 2006 Mar 29 |
Conference
Conference | International Workshop on Complex Network and Infrastructure Protection |
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Period | 2006/03/28 → 2006/03/29 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
- Other Civil Engineering
- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
- Building Technologies
Free keywords
- learning
- preparedness
- emergency management
- scenario exercise
- emergency response