Teacher Training: a Reference Manual (Peace Corps, 1986, 176 p.): Chapter 1 what a teacher trainer needs to know: Training techniques: 7. Role Play:

Teacher Training: a Reference Manual (Peace Corps, 1986, 176 p.)

Chapter 1 what a teacher trainer needs to know

Training techniques

		(introduction...)
		1. Ice Breaker:
		2. Brainstorming:
		4. Demonstrations:
		5. Games/Simulations/Structured Experiences:
		6. Small Groups (Diads, Triads, and More):
		7. Role Play:
		8. Fishbowl:
		9. Field Trips:
		10. Interviews:
		11. Panels:
		12. Case Studies:
		13. Critical Incidents:
		14. Micro-teaching:
		15. Peer Training:

7. Role Play:

Purpose: To allow participants to practice learned behavior in new situations, act out real-life situations, and experience new perspectives.

Description: Roles may be set up by the trainer or participants may make up their own roles. Participants can thus explore solutions to situations or problems under discussion. Since this is a role play, discussion can center around the role and characterization presented by the participant and thus avoid criticism of the participants themselves. Role plays can be used in the large group or in smaller groups if appropriate.

Process:

a. Description of role play given orally or as a handout (developed by trainer or participants).
b. Participants of role play are given a time limit to prepare.
c. Participants act out role play as the character that they are portraying.
d. Trainer facilitates discussion/analysis of behavior portrayed or felt by participants.
e. Participants offer suggestions for changing their own behavior/ attitudes.