Scenario methodology for teaching principles of emergency management
- 1 May 2000
- journal article
- Published by Emerald in Disaster Prevention and Management
- Vol. 9 (2), 89-97
- https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560010326969
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.Keywords
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