Going back to the questions about the role playing situation. I believe this way of teaching is definitely a legitimate source for having students learn. I think it keeps the students in the discussion and gives the something to do besides sitting, listening and taking notes only. It gives the student something to think about and might give the more soft spoken kids a chance to say something they wouldnt say in other situations.
The advantages of a straight lecture is that a teacher can get direct points across and its less of a hassle than having to control a class. The disadvantages would be the students get bored easily of this type of learning and will eventually lose interest. They want to see entertainment and do something fun.
I think students should know basic skills. They need to know public speaking, especially in our situation. But in regards to needing to know exact things about a subject I dont think that is completely right. You can give a sheet of information, like we received, and the situation that is set up will work fine.
I liked what we did the other night. It kept everyone into class instead of sleeping or bored. Even though everyone didn't talk. It got people thinking about situation and like the "superintendent" said it had the emotions flowing.
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