Role-playing games are a great way to teach leadership skills to children. To achieve maximum results, however, games should be carefully designed. This article provides tips on how to develop and implement games. These tips are beneficial to anyone working with children (teachers and aides, camp counselors etc.). These are the benefits of working with children (teachers, aides, camp counselors, etc.).
7 Tips
Choose the topic.
The key is to decide what topic you want. Although leadership is broad, you need to narrow down the topic. Examples of leadership traits include self-control and respect. You can also brainstorm topics for children to discuss leadership principles.
Make a list of your goals.
You can learn about a subject through games that are innovative and entertaining. However, they should have clear and quantifiable objectives. Start by deciding what topics you want your children to learn. Design is the key part of planning.
These are some examples of objectives: To understand leadership and its qualities, to use media, to meet different learning styles, engage, measure learning, and get feedback.
Brainstorm creative scenarios.
Next, you will need to create the scenarios. You should aim for at least two activities per topic. Why? Do two strong activities and you will make a lasting impression.
How many children will take part in the activity at the same time? Role playing can be done with two people or observers, or the whole class. It all depends on how you organize it. What will the participants do? Will they follow instructions, or answer questions or make statements?
Write prompts/scripts.
Role plays are instructions on how to say or do certain things. It is important to write clear, concise prompts and scripts. If you want one person shouting during the role-play, for example, you should state this on the slip of paper or card.
Collect materials and supplies.
Use your imagination. You can make it more memorable. Are you willing to have the children dress up in costumes? Are you looking for objects (balls and marbles, stickers, notecards or other items)? Do you require a screen and a laptop to display information or pictures? The game can be role-played, but it can also include elements that will suit different learning styles.
Write a lesson plan.
Each activity should be considered a part of the curriculum. A 1-page lesson plan is required. This outline outlines the title of the game, objectives, time required, materials, steps by step instructions and discussion questions. A written plan is a way to ensure consistency and provides a roadmap for others.
Develop discussion questions.
Questions, in addition to generating discussion, help measure learning, clarify concepts and receive feedback. The latter can also provide insight into how to improve the activity.