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Simulations, games and role-play

Mark Sutcliffe, University of the West of England
Published September 2002
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Contents

1. Introduction
2. Why use simulations, games and role-play?
3. When to use SGRP
4. Case studies in how to use SGRP
   • 4.1 Case study 1: The Virtual Economy
   • 4.2 Case study 2: The International Trade Game
   • 4.3 Case study 3: The Press Briefing
5. Devising your own SGRP: some points for consideration
• 5.1 Devising clear guidelines
• 5.2 The importance of debriefing
• 5.3 Realism
• 5.4 Assessment
• 5.5 Role-taking and role-playing
• 5.6 Using scripted role-play
6. New technology and SGRP
7. Conclusions
8. Suggested reading

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