Utilizing Role-Playing in the Classroom
Laurie King
Role-playing has been used intentionally and unintentionally in the classroom. When students take on a specific role, especially if it is career-related, they take accountability of the classroom activity. Incorporating play in the classroom provides students a venue to showcase their creativity and make use of their innovative skills. Utilizing the RAFT and GRASPS techniques, the students are able to take on the role while targeting various standards that are specific to a certain level. This is a fun way to incorporate all the topics that the students have learned in the school year.
Submitted by: Jeremie Gallardo, Aguila Elementary School, Aguila Elementary School District
