SIMULATION
Skills
Working with Others
Being Creative
Thinking, Decision-Making
What is it?
This creative role-play activity is a useful tool for encouraging pupils to engage in discussion about a particular issue and to share information.
Implications for classroom layout
Room is needed for pupils to move around.
How does it work?
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In simulation pupils react to a specific problem within a structured environment e.g. mock court, parliamentary hearing, council meeting, facilitation meeting. It is extremely useful for promoting expression of attitudes, opinions and values, fostering participation and developing empathy. However, it might also be time-consuming as it requires a considerable amount of preparation. The scenario should be relevant and realistic, provide adequate information to give pupils a comfort zone when acting out their roles and build up pupil confidence by using group simulations before they are asked to carry out individual role plays.
SNOWBALLING
Skills
What is it?
This technique enables pupils to think about their own responses to issues and gradually begin a collaboration process with those around them to consider their thoughts on the same theme. It is a useful way of encouraging less vocal pupils to share ideas initially in pairs and then in larger groups. It also ensures that everyone’s views on an issue may be represented and allows a whole class consensus to be arrived at without a whole class discussion.
Implications for classroom layout
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A large space is needed for ease of movement and interaction. Alternatively, pupils could form clusters around desks and move seats accordingly.
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