games in the classroom ©copyright rachel fourny 2010
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GAMES IN THE CLASSROOM
©Copyright Rachel Fourny 2010
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Housekeeping
a. Handouts
b. Session Evaluation online
Outline
I.Definition II.OriginIII.JustificationIV.Sequencing
Outline continued…
V.Assessing GamesVI.Favourites and Lesson PlansVII.Q & A
I. Definition
What is a game?
“a pursuit or activity with rules performed either alone or with others, for the purpose of entertainment.”
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/game
II. Origin
O.E. gamen “joy, fun, amusement,” regarded as identical with Goth. Gaman “participation, communion,” from P. Gmc. *ga – collective prefix + *mann “person,” giving a sense of “people together.”
http://www.etymonline.com
Where does the word “game” come from?
III. Justification
Why should games be used in the classroom?
InteractiveIntegratedSocioculturalAuthenticFlexible
and…
F U N !!
IV. Sequencing
When and how should games be used?
Games can be used to:• Warm-up or break the ice,• Close,• Practice certain skills or vocabulary,• Provide a means of informal linguistic
assessment and • Provide a break from the daily grind or
routine.
V. Assessing Games
How should a game be assessed to determine its appropriateness for learning in the ESL classroom?
PASTime• Purpose & Preparation• Age• Skills & Suggestions • Time
VI. Favourites & Lesson Plans
BOGGLE TRADITIONAL
N Z M P
S T L G
A U K Q
Y B R E
BOGGLE - Session
TIC –TAC-TOE
MATCHING
Contact Information
• Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
• Telephone: 1-613-937-0121 x 225 for handouts, copy of the PowerPoint or questions.
VII. Q & A
Enjoy the rest of the TESL Conference
Certificate of Attendance
Presented to
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GAMES IN THE ESL CLASSROOMTESL ONTARIO CONFERENCE
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
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