Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1048811
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Mar
Pages: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-1449-6313
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Restaurant Role-Play in Psychology
Borya, Anthony
Teaching Science, v59 n1 p39-40 Mar 2013
Research methods is perceived as a technical and difficult topic by some students. Using role-play to teach it can make it more accessible, meaningful and engaging. Role-playing the familiar roles of customer and waiting staff at a restaurant and discussing the variables that may affect the size of tips can help students to learn some of the key terms and aspects of the research process.
Descriptors: Role Playing, Psychology, Dining Facilities, Grade 10, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Hypothesis Testing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 10; Secondary Education; High Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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