Simulation Reflection Handout

Lead a debrief discussion or assign a written reflection with these questions.

The reflection questions below can be used to guide a debrief discussion in class or serve as prompts for a written assignment. Modify or print the simulation reflection handout using this Google Doc.

  1. What surprised you about the topics that came up and the direction that the discussion took?

     

  2. What new insights do you have into:
    - the topic of the simulation and the issues it raised;
    - the working of the National Security Council; and
    - how policy decisions get made?

     

  3. What challenges did you expect (or not expect) during the simulation? How did you overcome these challenges?