Playful participation for learning in higher education — The introduction of participatory role play simulation in a course at Hedmark University College

A playful approach to supplement theoretical input in lectures, are role play simulations. The role play simulation tested out at Hedmark University College, diverts from the more generic form of role play simulations by its participatory approach. This paper presents the results from this complete testing of a methodology developed iteratively. The methodology consists of four stages, where each has been developed separately or in pairs.

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