{"product_id":"2940046632620","title":"Using Games in the Language Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe justification for using games in the classroom has been well demonstrated as benefiting students in a variety of ways. These benefits range from cognitive aspects of language learning to more co-operative group dynamics. The benefits are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAffective:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- games lower the affective filter\u003cbr\u003e- they encourage creative and spontaneous use of language\u003cbr\u003e- they also promote communicative competence\u003cbr\u003e- games are both motivating and fun\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCognitive:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- games reinforce learning\u003cbr\u003e- they both review and extend learning\u003cbr\u003e- games focus on grammar in a communicative manner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClass Dynamics:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- games are extremely student centered\u003cbr\u003e- the teacher acts only as facilitator\u003cbr\u003e- games build class cohesion\u003cbr\u003e- they can foster whole class participation\u003cbr\u003e- games promote healthy competition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdaptability:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- games can be easily adjusted for age, level, and interests\u003cbr\u003e- they utilize all four skills\u003cbr\u003e- games require minimum preparation after the initial development stage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can successfully use games in many ways, such as for a quick review, after material has been covered or as a cool-down activity at the end of a lesson to practice what has been covered (as well as to inject an element of fun). You could also use a game to practice specific new language in groups or pairs for a limited time, as a short introduction to new vocabulary or a concept, as a prompt for writing work, even as a link into a new part of the lesson. Games may even be used merely to change the pace of a lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adam Simpson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47157540159728,"sku":"2940046632620","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046632620_p0.jpg?v=1763696358","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046632620","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}