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Good Morning
From Malaysia!
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By: Ratnavathy Ragunathan (Malaysia)
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LEARNERS ENGAGED? MOTIVATED?
HOW??
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Why play games
in classroom?
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Why do we NEED to play games in the ELT classroom?
• Stealth learning
• Sustain learner interest, engagement, motivation
• Creates context for useful and meaningful language usage
• Positive influence on cognitive and affective processes
• Improves classroom dynamics
• Use English in an effective, flexible and communicative way
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What are the types of language games?
• Card games• Crossword puzzles• Board games• Games with Technology• Collaborative games• Hunts (treasure hunts)• Games with flashcards• Number games• Alphabet games• Memory games
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Presenting to you our very own version of D’
Amazing Race!
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D’ Amazing Race : A Brief IntroductionProficiency Level : Pre-Intermediate and AboveActivity Type : Competitive GameTotal No. Of learners : 60 (with 3 – 4 per team)Learner Age : 16 and aboveSkills Focused : i) All 4 language skills ii) Soft skills -> problem-solving and critical thinking -> collaboration and teamwork -> planning and strategizing -> confidence developmentTime : 2 – 4 hours (depending on task setting)
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D’ Amazing Race : The Planning Process
1. Select the project team
- ask co-teachers
OR - ask other teachers OR - ask learners from a higher proficiency level (E.g.: If participants Pre-Intermediate Team members Advanced)
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D’ Amazing Race : The Planning Process
2. Decide on the route and checkpoint locations. Tips : a) Select well-known checkpoints or locations. - large, spacey areas - depending on the type of task b) Select checkpoints that are consecutively located along
the race’s route.
University Ground
CheckpointCheckpoint
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
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D’ Amazing Race : The Planning Process
Number of project team members
“more or equal to”number of checkpoints
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D’ Amazing Race : The Planning Process3. Setting of tasks
NON-LANGUAGE TASKS LANGUAGE TASKSa) Location Clues
Riddle checkpoint location
b) Treasure Clues i) treasure photos
Riddle treasure = photo using camera
ii)treasure items
Riddle treasure = item obtained/bought
Refers to language tasks that need to be completed at each
checkpoint.• Creative writing• Mini-presentation• Cross-word puzzles• tongue twisters• Cooking stint
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D’ Amazing Race : The Planning Process
Sample location :
The morning awakes you, bright and shiny,But there you stand, tired and sleepy,
And you think of a tasty sip at the place that flies,A place where you go for cakes and pies.
Answer ?
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D’ Amazing Race : The Planning Process
Sample treasure :
Treasure PhotoYour next venue is an important place,A place brimming with knowledge and wisdom,With open arms for young and old,And sometimes even to fill your boredom.Note : Take a photo of your team at the entrance
Treasure ItemYou had a long day with classes and friends,And you feel the need to quench your thirst,Not coffee, not tea, not fruit juice blends,But “healthy and clear” for sure, comes first!Note : Buy “a pair” of the treasure
ANSWER??
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D’ Amazing Race : The Planning Process
4. Other tasks:
a) Selection and briefing of the Cluemasters 1 checkpoint = 1 or 2 Cluemasters b) Briefing of race participants - allocation of learners per team, team name, team leader - summary of race - assembling time - compulsory items (pen, phone camera, clipboard) - appropriate clothing - rules and regulations of the race (checkpoints, clues…)
DAY(S) BEFORE
THE RACE
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D’ Amazing Race : The Planning Process
4. Other tasks: c) Preparation of gifts / certificate of participation d) Final meeting : organizing team e) Printing of : - Task Completion Sheet - Location Clues - Treasure Clues - Checkpoint language tasks f) Final check on locations
DAY(S) BEFORE
THE RACE
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D’ Amazing Race : The Execution
Before flagging of the race.......
• Cluemaster are at checkpoints - location clue - treasure clues - language tasks
• Remind teams: - Start / End point - Task Completion Sheet - stationery and other necessary items - concept check on previous briefing
What to
concept check?
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D’ Amazing Race : The Execution
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D’ Amazing Race : The Execution
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D’ Amazing Race : The Planning Process5. The Race
LOCATION 1Cluemaster(s)Language Task 1
LOCATION 2Cluemaster(s)Language Task 2
LOCATION 3Cluemaster(s)Language Task 3
LOCATION 4Cluemaster(s)Language Task 4
LOCATION 5Cluemaster(s)Language Task 5
Start / End
Point
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Resources• http://www.gcu.edu/Academics/Journal-of-Instructional-Research/-
Unexpected-Learning-Opportunities-Through-Games-.php
• http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Deesri-Games.html
• http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring-resources/99-720/x08.pdf
• http://www.teflgames.com/why.html
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Image Resources• http://
www.stage2planning.com/blog/bid/53566/Where-Checklists-Are-Important
• http://zion.ieeesb.etsit.upm.es/sbc12/2012/07/question-answer-sessions/
• http://armywife101.com/2010/11/the-top-5-important-things-an-army-spouse-should-know-about-their-soldier.html
• http://www.bruindrama.com/2011/08/clue/• http://www.maniacworld.com/riddles/• http://fernandezrmarisela.wordpress.com/2011/03/15/building-the-
right-team/
• http://logisticshrm2012.wikispaces.com/file/detail/misc-will-smith-tada.jpg/313207418
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Image Resources• http://gomighty.com/user/seannalee/• http://anallegedauthor.blogspot.com/2011_04_01_archive.html