Many teachers discover it’s difficult to find effective games or activities for English classes in Vietnamese preschools and primary schools. Popular games that work in smaller classes often don’t adapt well for either large classes or groups of very young learners (VYLs). Oftentimes a poorly designed game or two ruins a teacher’s lesson without them even knowing it.
The VYL and the Public Primary Games and Activities workshops are designed to give teachers practical skills for giving instructions and thinking about EFL activities. These workshops also include about 12 effective games & activities each for either students 3 to 6 years old or 6 to 11 years old.
Topics Covered in the Games and Activities Workshops
- German Vocabulary and Grammar Presentation
- A brief presentation of German vocabulary and grammar for use in later games & activities
- Playing and Analyzing Effective Games and Activities
- Play a popular game and analyze it.
- Teachers participate in about 12 common games and activities for either VYLs or Primary students
- Possible examples include: Kim’s Game, Drill Sergeant, Flashcard Safari, Find Someone Who, Listen Quick, Coloring Dictations, Information Gaps, Magic Eyes, and more.
- Teachers also discuss further concepts to make games and activities useful for children
Workshop Schedule
8:30 – 8:45 : Ice Breaker & Introduction
8:45 – 9:00 : German Vocabulary & Grammar Presentation for Use in Games & Activities
9:00 – 9:10 : Critiquing a Popular Game
9:10 – 10:00 : 6 Games & Activities
10:00-10:10 : Break
10:10-11:15 : 6 More Games & Activities
11:15-11:30 : Review & Wrap-up