Role Playing

Question 1

Steps in Role Playing

Answer 1

1) choose an interesting situation
2) select the teams
3) assign the problem and explain the task
4) teams prepare the role play and select the players
5) assign tasks to observers
6) teams present their role plays
7) teams return to their groups to discuss the role playing experience
8) class discussion
9) evaluate

Question 2

1) Choose and interesting situation

Answer 2

Select a situation that provides a variety of possible outcomes and character interpretations.

Question 3

2) Select the teams

Answer 3

Choose team members based in both academic and social characteristics.

Question 4

3) Assign the problem and explain the task

Answer 4

Emphasize cooperation and communication in the process.

Question 5

4) Teams prepare the role play and select the players

Answer 5

The teams determine the characters for the role play and the general direction of the action.

Question 6

5) Assign tasks to the observers

Answer 6

Determine what the observers are to focus on during the activity.

Question 7

6) Teams present their role plays

Answer 7

Set time limits and choose the method for follow-up.

Question 8

7) Teams return to their groups to discuss the role playing experience

Answer 8

The team leader will prepare to report the results if this discussion to the class.

Question 9

8) Class discussion

Answer 9

The teacher leads the group in reviewing the process.

Question 10

9) Evaluate

Answer 10

A written or tapes record of the process should be kept for future reference.