Abstract
For many years, social work educators have employed simulation in the form of role-play to provide students with opportunities for practical experience. This paper presents a brief overview and analysis of the development of role-play as a learning device for students in acquiring the knowledge, values and skills of social work practice. How role-play works as a learning device is explained through an adapted simulation game model. The model is used to provide a framework for a constructive learning experience and the importance of focus in underpinning a competency-based approach is emphasised. The teaching process, which includes creating a safe environment, identifying learning needs, role-play design and ground-rules for enactment, observation and feedback, is analysed and implementation issues are addressed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
