This article describes a four-lesson mock situation exercise carried out in a college-level first aid course as a means of assessing students' comprehensive first aid knowledge and practical skills. A sample mock situation form is included. (IAH)

Defines "mental hygiene" as approaches to preventive psychiatry through the development of habits of self-care. States that role-playing is an important tool in the development of mental hygiene. Concludes that role-playing is helpful in the development of metacognitive skills, and enhances mental hygiene in the process. (PA)

Describes using Paul Zindel's "The Pigman" for role-playing exercises meant to explore characterization and dramatic conflict in the novel. Describes nine activities to be used in class, each exercise more complicated than the previous one. Concludes that the overwhelming question of "why does this happen?" may be easier to…

Provides guidelines for coping with common problems in using role play, including overcoming resistance, making the role play relevant, overcoming reluctance to perform, handling role-acting aspects, writing the brief and roles, presenting necessary information, handling problems, and debriefing. The importance of debriefing is emphasized, and…

Suggests using contrasting accounts of historical events to transform the history classroom into a laboratory for discovering truth. Explains that students participate in a role-playing assignment about a journalist's experiences in Africa, analyze historical methodology problems, work together to improve their accounts, then examine what they…

Describes how English teachers can utilize the concepts and techniques of "interpreters theatre," or theater of the mind, to help students become more engaged in literary texts. Explains basic procedures of this technique and gives sample scripts from actual classroom usage. (HB)

Some special education students misuse their sexuality to achieve popularity, flaunt sex-related language to gain attention, or demonstrate social naivete. To help these students categorize their real-life relationships, two consultants devised the circles concept. Six color-coded concentric circles reproduced on a life-sized floor mat clearly…

Suggests that using personas helps students to engage as active learners in their study of William Shakespeare. Describes how students can assume an invisible metaphoric mask in their writing about a play. Argues that the persona approach aids students in recognizing Shakespeare's relevance for their lives. (HB)

Critically examines and integrates studies that have evaluated social-skill functioning in delinquent and substance-abusing youth utilizing role-play assessment. Distinguishes the meaning of "social skills," describes "role play assessment," and discusses the relationship of illicit drug use and conduct disorder among adolescents. (Author/EMK)

Presents transcripts of a "good" interview and a "bad" interview. Gives role-playing exercises for interviewing and using quotes. Instructs the teacher to make specific points about what was done well and what could be done better. Discusses how using these exercises can make learning to be a reporter fun. (SC)

Provides a self-help questionnaire to enable teachers to find a position for teaching Shakespeare. Explores the concept of "uses" of Shakespeare as they vary from the conventional to the curious. Reports a 75% positive result to a survey of 35 students following their study of "Hamlet" that combined the introduction of explicit…

Provides a personal narrative of how one Shakespearean teacher-actor was "remade" through specific experiences. Claims that students must perform at least some Shakespeare in order to experience personal and social enrichment. (NH)

Drama workshops focused on empowerment were used in a master's program, a management certification program, and management development for women academics. Evaluations indicated that strong feelings and reactions were raised and sufficient time must be allocated for debriefing. Precourse preparation is essential. (Contains 28 references.) (SK)

Discussion of role-play focuses on a case study of an asynchronous, anonymous online role-play at an Australian university within a WebCT bulletin board that was designed as an alternative to an existing face-to-face workshop to offer more flexible access for participants. Suggests further research needs. (Author/LRW)

In an associate degree nursing program, students role play nurse-client interactions using case study prompts. The vignettes are designed to represent complex practice situations and allow students to demonstrate critical thinking and nursing skills. (SK)