𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒔… 𝑨𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒔!
Having spoken about simulation, let’s move on to another method which is widely used in different contexts & offer great learning if performed meticulously and approached from a sincere aim of learning. This method is also a kind of simulation; however its execution offers various other benefits as it is designed with different purposes.
𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒔
The trainees are required to act out the role of an individual in a situation or in circumstances that are relevant to them. The scenario can be imaginary or real situation that the trainees are expected to face at their workspaces.
𝘙𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳,
~ Platform for participation, involvement & opportunity for action learning
~ Real-life situation like scenarios in a protected environment
~ Learning on which behavior, words and approaches are effective
~ Opportunity for self-appraisal & also feedback from the observers help in contemplating and reaching towards self-realization
~ Learning from mistakes in a risk-free way
~ A mirror, which reflects the impact of their attitudes & behaviors & how do they get perceived by others
~ Demonstration of benefits of a change in behavior or attitudes, encouraging the participant to bring about the same after getting the insight
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘧,
~ Trainees are open to make mistakes in public and participate with an open mind
~ There is preparedness & willingness to take the risks as at times a public image is perceived to be at stake
~ There is basic trust, ensuring that the effort is not to judge anyone and feedback is only for improvement
~ There is an understanding that it is unlikely that a role play will accurately depict all the complexities that arise at work but it can give trainees the confidence to try new approaches
To conclude, The effectiveness of a role play as a training tool is dependent on the quality of feedback. Positive & well-handled feedback can reinforce effective behavior, instill confidence & highlight specific areas for improvement in a way which is not critical & is acceptable.
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