Games-Based Learning

4 videos • 346 views • by Language Teaching Professionals Games play a central role in the lives of almost all children, and most children easily become completely immersed in their favorite games. Wouldn’t it be great if these children were equally positive about learning English in our classes? This is definitely possible, and I think the way to make it happen is quite simple. We need to make our lessons games-based. There are four short videos in this series: 1. Integrating Play and Learning. 2. The psychology behind a good game. 3. The role of the teacher in games. 4. In search of the perfect language game. This will be followed by another series on gamification: 1. What is gamification? 2. Practical ways to gamify a lesson.