Henåker, L and Curry, J 
ORCID: 0000-0003-2872-0678
(2026)
'Educational wargames matter.'
MORS Journal of Wargaming, 3 (1).
pp. 5-16.
Abstract
Wargaming is used in professional military education because it has the potential to help students learn faster and more deeply. Using wargaming as part of the curriculum raises questions about how much it should be used and the role of traditional learning approaches. Active wargaming approaches may be better than existing approaches, such as reading assigned texts, seminars, or attending lectures. The research in this article measured learning using qualitative observations and quantitative survey data collected from students who participated in wargaming exercises within an academic framework. Findings from this study suggest that using wargaming increased observable and perceived learning outcomes among students. The evidence also indicated increased cognitive engagement among students. These outcomes collectively add further weight to the argument for incorporating wargaming as a viable and effective pedagogical tool within academic curricula.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| UN SDGs: | Goal 4: Quality Education |
| Keywords: | professional military education, PME, educational wargames, educational wargaming, Russia-Ukraine War 2022 |
| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) U Military Science > U Military Science (General) |
| Divisions: | School of Design |
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| Date Deposited: | 03 Nov 2026 13:57 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Nov 2026 14:03 |
| ISSN: | 2996-9891 |
| URN: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/18027 |
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