"Hands-on" history: Taylor students play board games over J-term
"Hands-on" history: Taylor students play board games over J-term
"Hands-on" history: Taylor students play board games over J-term
Sadie Maples
February, 24, 2025
Summary
Taylor University professors Jakob Miller and Elizabeth George co-teach History and Politics Through Board Games, a popular J-term course using board games like 1775 and Operation F.A.U.S.T. to teach political science and history. The games immerse students in historical events and political decision-making, fostering empathy and deeper understanding. Miller highlights how students often learn without realizing it, as the gameplay engages them in reenacting historical scenarios. Students like Caleb Chastain and Mia Gamble praised the course's creative, hands-on format, noting how it reveals worldviews embedded in games and supports diverse learning styles. Many students called it their favorite class at Taylor.
Reference
Maples, S. (2025, February 24). "Hands-on" history: Taylor students play board games over J-term. The Echo. https://www.theechonews.com/article/2025/02/hands-on-history-taylor-students-play-board-games-over-j-term