A scheme for the effective use of role plays for an emancipatory geography

Abstract

Role plays are a form of educational simulation. They constitute a continuum of activities which usually have the common elements of characters, issue scenarios and student interaction. The effective use of role plays depends, in part, on the adoption of the most appropriate type of role play for the learning needs of a particular group of students. The options for constructing and using role plays are summarised. It is argued that a role play used effectively can be an emancipatory learning experience for students and tutors in a number of ways.

Keywords:

• Role plays
• geography
• effective learning
• emancipatory education