International Journal of History

Author(s): Carol Rebello

Abstract: This study looks at how role-playing activities can help students develop historical empathy. This is an important issue in teaching methods about how immersive learning affects understanding of historical contexts and viewpoints. Using a mixed-methods approach, we gathered qualitative data from student reflections and observations during role-playing sessions. We also conducted quantitative assessments of empathy levels before and after the role-playing activities. The results showed a notable increase in students historical empathy, especially in their ability to express different historical perspectives and connect with the emotional aspects of historical events. These results highlight the value of role-playing in education, showing its potential not just in history classes but also in helping develop skills useful in healthcare, like empathy and ethical understanding. By having students act as historical figures, the study illustrates how role-playing can combine emotional and cognitive learning. This creates a useful frame work for healthcare professionals who deal with complex human experiences. The findings of this research go beyond just history education, pushing for a significant change in healthcare training that includes role-playing techniques to improve empathetic interactions and enhance patient care outcomes.

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