Fills a significant hole in the literature on educational role-play, enabling future growth in the field to be more confident and proficient
Provides the first comprehensive performance theory to explain how role-play works as performance
Offers practical ideas on incorporating role-play into communication training across many diverse fields
Paul Heinrich
Role-play Healthcare education Simulated Practice in Healthcare Human Patient Simulation Clinical Skills Simulation Applied to Medicine Drama and medicine performance theory and practice educational role-play theatre and communication aesthetic distance The Centipede’s Dilemma Split Focus The Creep Principle
“A must read for any professional working with role play and game simulations. This is a treasure of a book jammed with tacit knowledge, written in a very accessible way using many examples and inspiring ideas. Scientists researching social learning and experimental learning can use this book as an insightful stepping stone to describe behaviours of both facilitator and players during role plays and playful learning situations. This book is inspiring and helpful in gaining insight in how to leverage learning in role play and other interactive situations.” (Dr Marieke de Wijse-Van Heeswijk, researcher at Radboud University Nijmegen, simulation game designer and business consultant, former board member ISAGA and Saganet)