Author Archives: Elorine

Curriculum Games-Based Activities

Here are some points to note when using games suggested The games on the website can be adapted to suit the needs of all learners as well as their environment. Outdoor games are very essential in the lives of children as they contribute to the development of their fine and motor skills. They also provideContinue reading “Curriculum Games-Based Activities”

Classroom Interactive Learning Strategies

Simulation games are unique instructional tools as they simultaneously engage the learner’s effective and cognitive processes – interactive cognitive theory. Some evidence from research, has shown that video games have impacted language learning, history and physical education. There are generally a number of important facts to consider if Game-Based learning is to be effective. TheContinue reading “Classroom Interactive Learning Strategies”

Categories of Games

Game-Based Learning is a method of using games while teaching a subject. Games used for this purpose have been designed with the the idea of achieving learning outcomes. Here are a list of game categories: Ball Games – Baseball, basketball, cricket, toss the ball, dodge ball… Card & Board – Problem-solving elements, interaction, moves, example;Continue reading “Categories of Games”

Characteristics of Games

Games usually have fixed rules. Games are competitive and are played either between players or against the game system itself. Games are activities or sports involving skills, knowledge and chance. Games are simulations that work wholly or partly on the basis of players’ decisions. Games have roles, goals, activities, constraints and consequences. Games involve socialContinue reading “Characteristics of Games”

Benefits of Game-Based Learning

Game-based Learning in the classroom to develop productive struggle Using Game-Based Teaching/Learning strategies will benefit both the teacher and the learner/student. Games gives us the freedom to open up and let ourselves go, no matter how old we… Games gives our children the freedom of movement and the room/space we need open their minds toContinue reading “Benefits of Game-Based Learning”

Mathematics

The study of Mathematics should enable students at the primary level to:  acquire the necessary mathematical skills and learn concepts that will be used in real life situations and related disciplines;  develop the necessary processes for the acquisition and application of mathematical concepts and skills;  recognize and integrate mathematical ideas with other disciplines;  develop positiveContinue reading “Mathematics”

Language Arts

The study of Language Arts opens up worlds of communication, literature and culture to students. It enables them to explore their own feelings, communicate with others and to use their imagination. It is key to the learning of all other subjects, as well as coping effectively with life itself. The study of Language and LiteratureContinue reading “Language Arts”

PEP Performance Tasks

The Performance Tasks will be administered in grades 4, 5 and 6 and will require students to use a variety of skills to complete a task. It will be administered and marked at selected times during the school year by class teachers. Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and strategies by creatingContinue reading “PEP Performance Tasks”

The 4 C’s of Education

The 21st Century Skills our Children NEED for Success. How can each stakeholder assist students develop the 4Cs? Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking Creativity Our students’ future will most likely look quite different from our past. If we want them to be successful after graduation it is critical that we help them develop the skills theyContinue reading “The 4 C’s of Education”