Project Method AndRole play

ANEEZ. KIST YEAR MSC. NURSINGEMCH CON

Qualities of a good Project method

Spontaneity Definite goal Purposeful Significant Interesting Problematic in nature Practical in nature Direction and planning by the student only

Characteristics of Project Method Related to a real situation Practical relevance Student based approach Product based approach Action based approach A holistic integrated learning process Self organization Collective implementation Inter disciplinary nature

Role of Teacher

Need to prepare the learning process Create relevant learning situation Observe the project process Had a pool of information sources Expert in content of study Expert in Methodology Bring creative thought Establish a link between acquired knowledge and new knowledge

Advantage of Project Method

Students own decision and learn to act independently Motivate the student Easily transferable learning themes Self confidence are strengthened Students can set up their own learning situation Acquire knowledge and skill

Disadvantage of Project Method

Can not apply in every teaching learning process Difficult to apply in poorly motivated students Students should have a previous experience Time consuming Teacher need to create the objectives Evaluation criteria should formulate by consider the understanding level of student

Role play

Aims of Role Play

To illustrate interpersonal problems To gain insight of personal attitudes, values

and behaviours. To understand the social and psychological

issues. To understand feeling and opinion of others To develop good interpersonal communication

skill To enable the shy and introverts to express

their views

Principles of Role Play

Start with situations that will be relatively easy for role players.

Give a copy of the guidelines shown to the role players and review the guidelines with the group.

Decide how to use your most experienced people.

Role play process

A technique of simulation The role is acted in artificial environment To get understand the real life situation Can perceive attitude, insight of person,

situation etc.

Preparation Phase

Teacher has to plan the role play An ideal problem should be selected Small group of student should be selected Preparation for an appropriate settings

Organization of Role Play

Briefing Running Debriefing

Warm up the group Select participants Set the stage Prepare observers Enact Discuss and evaluate Re-enact Discuss and evaluate Share experiences and generalize.

Roll of teacher

Disciplinarian or controller of student behaviour

Confidant to students Judge of achievement Bureaucrat Scholar and research specialist Expert in some area of knowledge or skills

Advantage of Role play

Develops skills in leadership, interviewing and social interaction. It develops sensitivity to others feelings and generates

awareness. It develops skills in group problem-solving. It develops ability to observe and analyse situation. It helps them to practice selected behaviours in a real life

situation without the stress of making mistake. It helps to minimize shyness and inhibitions through role playing It helps the students in making adjustments It gives scope for free expression of feelings

Disadvantage of Role play

Role play is time consuming and is effective only for small groups.

Beyond using this as a method of learning, sometimes students may become actively involved in the role play.

All problems cannot be role played.

Checklist for Organizing Role Play

Before the role play:Arrange the room to allow for free interaction.Write out the role briefs for each actor.Write out instructions for the participants.Do a briefing session, outlining purpose, rules,

etc.Invite observers.

During the role play: Enact the role play.

After the role play:Facilitate group discussion and evaluationRe-enact the role play if requiredFacilitate group discussion and re-evaluation if re-enactedExplore the implications and applications arising out of role playSummarize the concepts . Thank the actors and participants.

Assignment

List down the importance of project method and role play in nursing education and submit it on 19/01/2015 before 4 pm

Referance - For students

Anurag Bhai patidar. Communication and nursing education. Pearson publication. Page: 402.410-15

Bibliography

J.C Agarwal. Principles, Methods and techniques of teaching. Second edition, Vikas publication, Page: 204,233-34

R. Pramilla. Nursing communication and educational technology. JAYPEE publication. Page: 279,72,84,95

Else Sanatombi Devi. Manipal manual of nursing education. CBS publication. Page: 213,143

K.P. Neeraja text book of communication and educational technology for nurses, JAYEE publication Page: 122