Why:
Advantages include motivation to solve a problem or to resolve a conflict for the character, providing a new perspective through which students can explore or understand an issue and the development of skills, such as writing, leadership, coordination, collaboration and research.
How:
- Members of the class take the part or perspective of historical figures, authors, or other characters and must interact from their perspective.
- Breakdown the role play into specific tasks to keep students organized and to structure them so that the content you want to cover is addressed.
- Preparation work can be assigned for outside of class, so clearly communicating your expectations is essential.