Journal article
The Role Play and Simulations: Variations in the Contemporary Social Work Classroom
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, Vol.45(1), pp.36-51
2025
Abstract
Competency-based education in social work (CSWE, 2022) demands active learning methods that demonstrate professional competencies and practice behaviors. Role-plays and simulations are methods that link learning in the classroom with practice. This article explores role-play and simulation variants: basic role-play, real play, student-scripted role-plays, instructor-involved role-plays, simulated clients with standardized patients, including a model used at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, and virtual and video simulation activities. The pedagogical and logistical advantages and disadvantages are explored to guide the social work educator when considering these options.
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- Title
- The Role Play and Simulations: Variations in the Contemporary Social Work Classroom
- Authors
- Jacqueline Corcoran (Corresponding Author) - University of PennsylvaniaMalitta Engstrom - University of PennsylvaniaKate Ledwith - University of PennsylvaniaGerard Jefferies - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyTamara J. Cadet - University of Pennsylvania
- Publication details
- Journal of Teaching in Social Work, Vol.45(1), pp.36-51
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2025
- DOI
- 10.1080/08841233.2024.2433790
- ISSN
- 1540-7349
- Grant note
- FG000102-01 / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; United States Department of Health & Human Services
- Organisation Unit
- School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991095345502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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