Key Features of Role Play
Learner places themselves in another’s shoes.
Role play should build on the learner’s previous knowledge and experience.
Role play enables people to experience a situation from the past or to prepare for a future situation.
Role play is valuable in learning situations where it is not reasonable to practice the required skills directly in the field. For example, role playing a public meeting with irate citizens or a child protection worker removing a child from their home.
Debriefing and reflection are important aspects for a successful learning situation
Role play should build on the learner’s previous knowledge and experience.
Role play enables people to experience a situation from the past or to prepare for a future situation.
Role play is valuable in learning situations where it is not reasonable to practice the required skills directly in the field. For example, role playing a public meeting with irate citizens or a child protection worker removing a child from their home.
Debriefing and reflection are important aspects for a successful learning situation