Using games to teach by Tom Vasel

Continuation from my notes from Tom Vasel's talk on "Using Games to Teach".



Why use games in the classroom
-change of pace
-fun for students
-fun for teachers
-an excellent way to teach

• English
  
• Thinking skill
  
• Logic
  
• Social skill
  
• Strategy
  

“Don’ts” when teaching with games
-don’t win at all cost. This isn’t about the best player
-don’t allow fights between the students
-don’t allow ‘friendly’ cooperation
-don’t let the game slow down.
Keep the game moving, keep downtime to a minimum
-don’t be rigid an un-flexible
-don’t worry about finishing the game


“Do’s” when teaching with games
-keep it fair
-do simplify if necessary, but realize that children are smarter than you think
-do change the rule if necessary
-do explain everything thoroughly in English
-do enforce penalties and rewards
-do improvise
-do setup and prepare
-do play a variety of games



and remember, when choosing a game (be it a board game or party games);
If the game rules are too complex, it will spoil the game.


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