Games for Learning
•150 games and activities to structure new learning opportunities
•High quality, curriculum games to develop:
•decision-making
•creativity
•communication
•problem-solving
•Tried and tested ways to engage all pupils from SEN to G&T
Andy Griffith
Andy is a highly acclaimed writer and trainer who specialises in Learning to Learn, thinking skills, creativity, diversity and learning. He is also the Director of Motivated and Loving It (MALIT) and, in addition, he’s the man who put the fun back into education as a writer for Comic Relief.
Why games improve learning
Explore the motivational deficits on why some people can't or won't play
Kinaesthetic games for the fidgety learner
Facilitate techniques to contain, explain and entertain
Game rules and conduct - how to explain them in a way that motivates
Build play and playfulness in staff and pupils
Motivation and inclusion
Behaviour management techniques to contain pupils in games
Level up- getting to flow and deep learning through games
Making the student do the hard work
The principles of engagement
What makes a good game
150 simple, fun and easy-to-use games
Improve questioning skills
- Engage thought patterns
- Develop listening
- Encourage collaboration
- Practive interpersonal skills
- Enhance memory and recall
- Unpick the learning
- Evaluate meaningfully
- Reflect purposefully
- Improve judgement
Practical uses for games in lessons
Starters, energisers and plenaries for all types
Learn how to revamp any area of the curriculum
Use games to make repetition fun
Impress in lesson observations
Masters Accredited
You can enrol on a MA in Education using this course as your first CPD module (worth twenty MA points). To enrol simply call us on FREEPHONE 0808 160 5 160 and request an application form.
INSET
Games for Learning, along with all our courses, can be arranged for in-school training (INSET).
For each course we recommend trainer(s), but when arranging your INSET day, you can choose. For more information, contact our INSET department.
Andy Griffith
Andy is a highly acclaimed writer and trainer who specialises in Learning to Learn, thinking skills, creativity, diversity and learning. He is also the Director of Motivated and Loving It (MALIT) and, in addition, he’s the man who put the fun back into education as a writer for Comic Relief.