Role Simulation
Participatory Methods Role Simulation Role Simulation is a participatory activity in which participants, organized in small teams, develop and act out various scenarios based on a given situation.
How to run it
- Explain the purpose of the simulation and how the activity will work.
- Divide participants into small teams (3-6 people per team).
- Provide each team with a base scenario containing key contextual information.
- Within each team, assign different roles with specific interests, motivations, and constraints.
- Each team works on creating a structured narrative, incorporating:
- Critical decisions to be made within the simulation.
- Preparation Define the purpose: Is the goal to explore conflicts, build empathy, or develop negotiation skills?
- Prepare the materials: Sheets or cards with the base scenario description.
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Prompts to use +
Explain the purpose of the simulation and how the activity will work.
Provide each team with a base scenario containing key contextual information.
Preparation Define the purpose: Is the goal to explore conflicts, build empathy, or develop negotiation skills?
Prepare the materials: Sheets or cards with the base scenario description.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Role Simulation. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain the purpose of the simulation and how the activity will work.; Provide each team with a base scenario containing key contextual information.; Preparation Define the purpose: Is the goal to explore conflicts, build empathy, or develop negotiation skills?; Prepare the materials: Sheets or cards with the base scenario description.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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