Journal of Technology and Science Education (Feb 2011)

On-line role-play as a teaching method in engineering studies

  • Adolfo Cobo,
  • Olga Conde,
  • Mª Ángeles Quintela,
  • Jesús Mª Mirapeix,
  • José Miguel López-Higuera

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3926/jotse.13
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 49 – 58

Abstract

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We propose to adapt the role-play teaching methodology to engineering studies, trying to overcome obstacles like its exclusive association with fantasy games or its demand of social skills. We have chosen the role of a maintenance technician, a relevant job profile for engineering graduates. The interaction is based on email exchange, and the instructor is included in the simulation to guide the activity development and the achievement of the learning objectives. In this paper, our experience with this methodology, its implementation, results and student feedback are presented.

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