I think there would be no better way to start this off than with a
mention of the latest episode of Dragonkin, Sam Chupp's podcast
devoted to role-playing with young people. In the fifth episode, Sam
interviews educator David Millians on his methods of using
role-playing in the classroom, and the anecdotes that David shares are
enough to make anyone want to try it themselves. You can listen here:
http://dragonkin.bearsgrove.com/

(We're also lucky enough to have both of these folks here as list
members, and they might even be willing to answer questions, if you
have any...)

- Bill
www.theescapist.com