The First Course in Japan on Simulation and Gaming

Abstract

In 1997, the author created the first officially approved course in Japan on simulation and gaming at his university. To diffuse gaming/simulation as a management tool in a country where little or no such methodology is used, a native must first make experiential learning abroad through participation in design process and facilitation of gaming/simulation. Thanks to Richard Duke, the author had the good fortune to participate in designing process and facilitation of gaming/simulation. Soon, his lab will start supplying young Japanese and Chinese gamers in the management field. At least some of the graduates will become researchers and/or practitioners who teach gaming/simulation as a management support system. The number of gamers in this field can increase in geometric progression, and the dawn of the gaming/simulation age in Japan is approaching.

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diffuse experiential learning first course gaming/simulation management support system native

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