Comments on: What’s in a game?

By: chip

chip — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:11:56 +0000

A great activity for a class of 12 to work on greater understanding (depending on their age) is a simple debate. Give them a topic like: ” THE LUNCHROOM to debate. One group of six is assigned the perspective “Children should be allowed to sit with anyone they want to in the cafeteria.” The other six are assigned the perspective “Children should have assigned seats three days a week and free seating two days a week.” Each group should present their point of views and rebuttals and another class (of older children) should give them some feedback on their debate skills and also their ability to listen and learn from each other. Then see how they do with each other on the issue that is concerning you on the playground. If that issue continues, bring it into debate format. Chip

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:53:41 +0000

It is really good strategy to make two children understand and know each other in using game. In deed, it is difficult for teachers to manage classes because some children show their preference for their classmates. Using this method, teachers could organize well their class.
I’d like to know if I use this strategy not only 2 children but whole class, it is also effective. There are 12 students in my class.
Anne

By: chip

chip — Sat, 03 May 2008 13:23:56 +0000

To the reader who asked about what strategy might be applied to a group of 6 boys who are fiercely competitive on the playground and that this behavior is spilling over in the classroom —perhaps a cooperative learning academic assignment, say in reading or social studies or science, with a tightly scored rubric (for the internal competititon against a score)that they would all have to contribute to with you as the scorekeeper, could help them to see the value of each other’s talents and rekindle friendships again. Chip

By: Casie

Casie — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:54:40 +0000

Any thoughts as to how this could be applied to a group of 6 boys whose fiercely competitive nature on the playground is affecting their friendships in the classroom?