Overview: In Role Play, designated learners (or professional actors) assume a role, playing themselves or another person in a given situation or scenario, based on the objectives of the teaching session. Those involved in role-play are expected to “act out” the demands of the particular situation or role on their own or with a trained expert. Role Play situations may be reality-based or imaginative, and the scope of complexity may vary.
The role play method provides the opportunity for learners to gain new knowledge and appreciate different points of view and perspectives, based on the role(s) being played. Role Play also helps learners develop and practice new skills and behaviors, such as improving communication, exploring solutions, and resolving conflict. Through the role play method, educators are well positioned to analyze the learners’ reactions and responses, and peers can give direct and immediate feedback (Steinert 1993).
This interactive Facilitator’s Guide provides information on ways to implement
this and other teaching strategies to help you build your own educator’s
portfolio.
Objectives: After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Define role play and the rationale for its use.
- Identify best practices for teaching with the role play method.
- Plan a role play exercise to support your learners in preparation for implementation.
- Create an action plan for your future success as a practitioner of this teaching strategy.
Length: This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Learning Activities: To complete this online module, you must read text on the screen and link to resources provided for your review. The module includes video and/or audio clips to enhance learning, as well as Self-assessments and/or Progress Checks that will help you identify areas of understanding. An online "Journal" is available for you to (1) record your personal responses to reflective questions designed to enhance your comprehension of the content and (2) provide a place where you can take notes. In addition, there is a centralized online "Briefcase" for you to save items that you would like to access later. At the end of the module you will be directed to an evaluation.
Accreditation: The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(TM). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's Nursing Continuing Education Council is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This educational activity carries 0.5 contact hours.
Registration: The content on Pediatrics in Practice is accessible at no charge to registered users only, with a small charge if you wish to receive credit. Free registration provides you with unlimited access to all resources and interactive instruction found on this website. Registration also ensures you can interrupt an activity and resume it at a later time. In addition, your registration helps us to understand usage patterns so we can continually improve the Pediatrics in Practice experience. |
