Simulations, Drama, Role-Playing, GamesSimulation gamesElements of a Simulation Game5 Stages of a SimulationSimulation Lesson Plan FormatAdvantagesDisadvantagesRole of TechnologyQuestions to ResearchThe EndSimulations, Drama, Role-Playing, GamesByLaurel Widman, Darsie Bonillo, Tiffany Lee, Kerry HennessySimulation games•Structured decision making activities in which students assume roles and solve problems.Elements of a Simulation Game•A problem scenario based on some model of the real world.•Role-playing•In-role decision making•Rules that limit how roles are played•Consequences from the decisions •Some element of chance involved5 Stages of a Simulation•Stage 1: Initiation and Direction•Stage 2: Describing the Context•Stage 3: Roles•Stage 4: Enactment•Stage 5: Debriefing•Essential to any teaching plan is how to prepare the simulation and the techniques to run the simulation, how to chart the results, and how to reflect on what took place.Simulation Lesson Plan Format•Title of Simulation•Topic•Objective•Materials•Preparation•Procedure•For Discussion (where applicable)•Background•Follow-up (where applicable)•Shara’s handwriting slideAdva n ta ges•Promotes community decision making•Highly motivating•Provides application of knowledge and skills•Effective for creating positive attitudes•Make past events come alive•Removes most dangerous/irrelevant elementsDisadvantages•Shortage of time•Shortage of computers and supplies•The majority of pre-written simulations are for grades 4 through 12•School atmosphere may not be conducive•Many pre-written simulations are for a specific event in historyRole of Technology•Can be an important part of simulations but simulations can also be effective without technology•Technological simulations may not promote whole class collaborationQuestions to Research•Assessment of simulations•Effective ways to debriefThe
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