Play and learning
Why a shared story can activate motivation, participation and responsibility.
The book
Dadi, Maghi e Draghi
Role-playing games as an educational tool
A journey through play, storytelling, inclusion, educational design and cooperative learning.
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Introduction
Learning through stories
Role-playing is an experience built on shared storytelling. Participants portray characters, observe situations, form hypotheses, make decisions together and build a story through their choices.
In education, this structure can become an especially fertile environment: it supports work on language, listening, cooperation, conflict management and the ability to imagine different perspectives.
The book grows out of Kristian Sensini's direct experience as a teacher and trainer, combined with his reflection on narrative processes developed through artistic and musical work. It does not propose a rigid formula, but tools for designing experiences suited to the age, the group and the goals of the learning path.
Simplifying without impoverishing
Adapting rules, character sheets and the pace of an adventure while preserving the heart of the experience.
Inclusion and cooperation
Valuing different forms of expression, cognitive styles and roles within the group.
From theory to practice
Ideas, examples and criteria for designing workshops in schools and educational settings.
“Simplifying does not mean impoverishing: it means preserving the heart of the experience while making it accessible.”
Review · NoDiceUnrolled
A practical guide to bringing role-playing games into school
“An excellent collection of ideas for all your sessions.”
The review highlights the value of the educational references, free materials, debriefing and practical advice for people who want to begin without improvising.
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From rote knowledge to experience
“turning rote knowledge into experience”
The review especially values the book's pedagogical awareness and the way role-playing is connected to different school subjects.
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