Mock Trial: Transforming Curriculum Through Coopetition

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Leeann M. Lower-Hoppe The Ohio State University

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James O. Evans Viterbo University

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Richard L. Bailey Gonzaga University

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Shea M. Brgoch The Ohio State University

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/smej.2020-0006
Keywords:
competition; cooperation; role play; experiential learning
First Published Online:
13 Jan 2021
In Print:
Volume 15: Issue 1
Page Range:
54–56
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Coopetition is a strategic concept that integrates elements of competition and cooperation. This strategy focuses on creating an environment where working together develops additional value for all entities involved, but there is still competition for this newly established value. Mock trial is an experiential learning technique that can serve as a platform to implement coopetitive strategies, providing students the opportunity to cooperatively apply theory to practice in a competitive courtroom simulation. This extended abstract details implementation of coopetition through mock trial for the sport management classroom. Implications for enhancing the coopetitive environment through course format, mentorship, and facilitation are also discussed.

Lower-Hoppe and Brgoch are with The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. Evans is with Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI, USA. Bailey is with Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, USA.

Lower-Hoppe (lower-hoppe.1@osu.edu) is corresponding author.
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