game for grammar

Game For Grammar!
Game For Grammar!
Mrs Jessi Siva
Mr David Lim
Huamin Primary School
School Vision
Curious Mind
Adventurous Spirit
Passionate Heart
A Happy Learning Place
Where we Learn to Love and Love to Learn
Background
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games have an advantage of allowing the
pupils to practice & internalise grammar &
structures extensively
Background
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children are delighted to play games in the
classroom, especially when they are taught
grammar (Rinvolucri, 1984)
Background
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offer a meaningful context for language use
(Chen, 2005) because learners pay attention
to the message & acquire language
unconsciously (Sacricoban & Metin, 2002)
Background
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games enhance learners’ motivation to speak
the language, especially encouraging the shy &

passive students
Background
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Intrinsic Motivation
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why teaching grammar through games actually
work
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young learners will not internally decide that they
want to learn grammar
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intrinsic motivation can
encourage them to play
games & learning takes
place when they are playing
I am very
motivated!
What’s next?!
Learning Outcomes
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Teaching & learning of grammar is more active
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Alternative assessment mode
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Instant feedback
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Self-directed learning
Serious
Stuff
ICT Outcomes

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Integration of ICT into curriculum
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Achieve a better BY(i)TES score
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In sub-domains of collaboration and HOT activities
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Develop ICT teaching resources
Fun
Stuff
Objectives
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Reinforce understanding of Grammar
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Provide pupils with in depth understanding of
the novel
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Stimulate Logical Analysis
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Develop Critical Thinking Skills
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Train in ICT Skill
– Game Development
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Develop Intra and
Interpersonal Skills