When role-play comes alive A Theory and Practice
This book harnesses the theory and practice of dramatic arts for the applied use in communication education. It introduces readers to educational role-play and how to use it, arguing that complete immersion is crucial to successful learning. Educational r
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WHEN ROLE-PLAY COMES ALIVE A Theory and Practice
When role-play comes alive
Paul Heinrich
When role-play comes alive A Theory and Practice
Paul Heinrich Pam McLean Centre University of Sydney St Leonards, NSW, Australia
ISBN 978-981-10-5968-1 ISBN 978-981-10-5969-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-5969-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017952084 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: moodboard / Alamy Stock Photo Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
I dedicate this book to my wife Chrissie.
Foreword
I am an academic. So, like all good academics, I begin with a definition. The Oxford English Dictionary defines role-playing as The acting out of the part of a particular person or character, for example as a technique in training or psychotherapy.
Most health professionals have experienced role-playing this way at some stage during their training. In the 1990s, the world of healthcare was increasingly assailed by the challenges of effective communication with patients and their families. Communication topped the charts for complaint and litigation, and role-playing seemed a good solution to getting a better match between how professionals communicated and what society expected. But it wasn’t working. Sadly, the exercise was often unproductive, and legions of wounded warriors described the experience as disappointing, amusing, boring, pointless, or, occasionally, traumatic. In the world of Psychology, role-playing becomes The unconscious acting out of a particular role in accordance with the perceived expectations of society.
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