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Child’s Play. Practical ways of using games and play to enhance learning. Ushapa Fortescue. Moscow, Russia October 2012. Introduction. “Play must be regarded as the greatest of all educational forces, the foundation of education” G. Stanley Hall. Family and Friends.
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Child’s Play Practical ways of using games and play to enhance learning UshapaFortescue Moscow, Russia October 2012
Introduction “Play must be regarded as the greatest of all educational forces, the foundation of education” G. Stanley Hall Professional Development
Family and Friends Professional Development
Outline of the session Getting excited about games and play When? Benefits Play Why? How? Professional Development
List of games Turn to your partner, and together write: A list of 10 games you know or use in your classes. You have 3minutes! So only briefly describe them if your partner doesn’t know them. Professional Development
Getting excited about games and play again When? Benefits Play Why? How? Professional Development
Why use games and play? Children's natural state “Fish ____ Birds ___ Children ___” Dr Garry Landreth Professional Development
Why use games and play? Children's natural state “Fish swim Birds ___ Children ___” Dr Garry Landreth Professional Development
Why use games and play? Children's natural state “Fish swim Birds fly Children ___” Dr Garry Landreth Professional Development
Why use games and play? Children's natural state “Fish swim Birds fly Children play” Dr Garry Landreth Professional Development
Addressing all learning styles V . A . K. Professional Development
Getting excited about games and play again When? Benefits Play Why? How? Professional Development
Relax and rest Games decrease anxiety and offer a rest Decrease anxiety Rest Professional Development
Repetition Children rarely get tired of games Do it again! Professional Development
Encourages other cognitive skills Professional Development
Encourages other cognitive skills sequencing memory deductive skills motor skills Professional Development
Benefits of games and play Summary Decrease anxiety Non threatening Highly repetitive Rest from constant effort Encourage other cognitive skills Professional Development
Getting excited about games and play again When? Benefits Play Why? How? Professional Development
When to use games and play Not just warmers and fillers “the chief art is to make everything that children have to do, sport and play too” John Locke Professional Development
Warmers and beginnings Professional Development
Warmers and beginnings Run to the / touch the….. Professional Development
Teacher’s fear Chaos slide Professional Development
Use every opportunity Professional Development
Ghgj Gjhg Gjhgj Gjhgg Gjhghj Professional Development
During the lesson Professional Development
Grammar games Professional Development
Ending the lesson The last thing they remember Review recap Professional Development
Shark attackVariation of hangman _ l _ o _ Toys Professional Development
Back to the board Professional Development
Let’s try it elephant greedy caught park running elbow Professional Development
Categories Professional Development
Getting excited about games and play again When? Benefits Play Why? How? Professional Development
Different kinds of games S S Professional Development
Different kinds of games Settle Stir Professional Development
