Aufbau einer Planspielstadt

International Simulation Games

Working creatively and virtually together on a fictional intercultural and multilingual international project
Aufbau einer Planspielstadt
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Get creative! We invite students, i.e. prospective teachers and future professionals in the scope of education, to be part of our next virtual simulation game 'edUcatioN' from 14-18 September 2026pdf, 288 kb, 2026. RegistrationExternal link is open until 2 September.

A new approach to intercultural learning

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Building bridges

A simulation game may combine the theory and practice of multilingualism and interculturality, thereby providing an opportunity to experience international teamwork in a simulated business environment.

Skills such as plurilingualism and intercultural awareness are particularly important in this learning process. Intercultural competence is acquired by dealing with new and unfamiliar situations. Taking part in an international simulation game can therefore be a valuable way to prepare for an upcoming semester abroad.

Virtual simulation game 'edUcatioN'

Logo des internationalen Planspiels edUcatioN - Bau einer interkulturellen und plurilingualen Schule

Image: Philipp Förster (inspired by the United Nations logo)

The virtual simulation game 'edUcatioN' is a newly designed prototype of a game, which is scheduled to be played regularly in the near future. The objective of this game is to establish a plurilingual and intercultural school in a virtual setting. In order to achieve this objective, it is necessary that the participating students collaborate in multi-professional and international teams. Participation in this game will allow students to develop competencies in a range of key areas, including teamwork, communication, and navigating challenges in a transnational and plurilingual educational setting. Furthermore, they will deepen their knowledge in and reflect upon interculturality and plurilingualism guided by academic experts in those fields.

'EdUcatioN' addresses students enrolled in educational sciences, teacher training programmes or similar studies. The game is offered in English; however, in accordance with the principles of plurilingualism, it is also permissible to utilise multilingual approaches.

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Semmelweisstr. 12
07743 Jena

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