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ERIC Number: EJ406224
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Role-Playing for Different Viewpoints.
Duncombe, Sydney; Heikkinen, Michael H.
Social Studies, v81 n1 p33-35 Jan-Feb 1990
Presents a teaching technique in which the instructor alternately dons hats that represent opposing viewpoints. Discusses the educational value of the hat technique in teaching politics and government. Explains the role of students in the exercise and provides a students' evaluation of the technique. Maintains the technique makes abstract concepts more concrete. (RW)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Higher Education, Political Science, Politics, Role Playing, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles, United States Government (Course)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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