Small Group Role Play Analysis

What I thought went well with my role play is that I was well prepared. I had my information for small group role play available for classmates and my agenda was prepared for the direction that I planned for the session to go. I centered myself in the middle of my group to make sure that I could see all clients and that good eye contact would be available to them. I also did a good job with my icebreaker that I had planned for the clients to interact. My rules were very clear and one of my classmate complimented me on stating when and why as a social worker I would be inclined to break confidentiality.
Although, I was prepared my role play did not go as I expected. I am currently enrolled in Methods of Social Work and this was my first interview so I was very nervous. I was really hoping to video tape this session but I doubted myself a lot on the outcome. Acting as a client in other group member’s role plays were different than being an actual leader. It was a lot easier to be the …show more content…
I must not doubt myself. I need to ask more open ended questions and be prepared to interact with clients when they speak. I am going to watch more group intervention role play videos to get more of an idea where I fall into this group as a leader.
One skill I would further like to develop is my public speaking. I realize that participation is an integral part of this degree problem because as a social worker you are expected to be able to be a facilitator and advocate for clients. I was very nervous to do role play. I even stumbled upon my words and I am not a shy person.
I was really surprised by how open and honest classmates were. They were very cooperative and did not make the role play difficult for me. I think that as I get used to being around this group of people doing role play will be more comfortable to me. I recognize that role play is important not only in social worker but my past