Will I use games in the classroom? Most definately. It may seem a bit difficult for me to do that since I am going to be in the a high school science class. But I can adapt many games to be science oriented, like an electron orbital Monopoly, or a memory game with the elements with their symbols and any other pertinent information(whatever topic we may be covering).
I like to refer to games as interactive learning groups. The students are learning with each other, from each other, and through each other. Learning through a game may be one of the best ways to learn, since you are not directly aware of the learning, you put it to use immediatly and make it meaningful. Associations can be created without you having to force them. Learning and fun? OMG, no way!
Matthew,
ReplyDeleteI have spent most of my time in the younger grades, I am interested to know how high schoolers would view the games and if they would participate. If you have field base this time and use any I would love to hear your thoughts on it.